For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,162 students in 28215, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28215, NC are Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Briarwood Academy and Reedy Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28215 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28215, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28215, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4835 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10801 Plaza Rd Ext
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Joseph W Grier Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8330 Grier Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6709 Pence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
7515 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6900
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28215, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28215, NC include Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Briarwood Academy and Reedy Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28215?
6 public preschools are located in 28215.
What is the racial composition of students in 28215?
28215 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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