For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,923 students in 28273, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28273, NC are Lake Wylie Elementary School, South Pine Academy and Steele Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28273 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28273, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28273, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Erwin Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3680
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
South Pine Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Sandy Porter Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-0765
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-0765
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Steele Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3810
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28273, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28273, NC include Lake Wylie Elementary School, South Pine Academy and Steele Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28273?
3 public preschools are located in 28273.
What is the racial composition of students in 28273?
28273 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% 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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