For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,030 students in 28210, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28210, NC are Smithfield Elementary School, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 28210 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28210, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28210, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Huntingtowne Farms Ln
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3625
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 Seneca Pl
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5825
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5825
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Farmbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3635
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3635
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Starmount Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Brookdale Ave
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3630
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28210, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28210, NC include Smithfield Elementary School, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28210?
5 public preschools are located in 28210.
What is the racial composition of students in 28210?
28210 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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