For the 2024 school year, there are 34 public charter schools serving 16,735 students in Wake County, NC. The top ranked public charter schools in Wake County, NC are Quest Academy, Raleigh Charter High School and Magellan Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wake County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in Wake County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Wake County Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10908 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Magellan Charter
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Grades: 3-8
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Grades: K-8
| 757 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Grades: K-12
| 1,646 students
Rank: #66.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Grades: K-8
| 765 students
Rank: #77.
Sterling Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Treybrooke Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 462-8889
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 462-8889
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
Triangle Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 Gregson Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Grades: K-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Grades: K-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #1010.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1111.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #1212.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Grades: K-8
| 758 students
Rank: #1313.
The Exploris School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
Rank: #1414.
Rolesville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 Eagle Scholars Drive
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 263-1422
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 263-1422
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
Rank: #1515.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: K-8
| 858 students
Rank: #1616.
East Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
821 Charter School Way
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-0444
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-0444
Grades: K-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #1717.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Sumner Blvd #130
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 855-9811
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 855-9811
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1818.
Cardinal Charter At Wendell Falls
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Grades: K-7
| 714 students
Rank: #1919.
Raleigh Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Forum Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 424-7626
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 424-7626
Grades: K-7
| 297 students
Rank: #2020.
Southern Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Grades: 6-12
| 642 students
Rank: #2121.
Achievement Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Buttonwood Ct.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #2222.
Central Wake High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #2323.
Preeminent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3815 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
Grades: K-8
| 695 students
Rank: #2424.
Torchlight Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #2525.
Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Idlewood Village Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777
Grades: K-7
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Carolina Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Of North Carolina
Charter School
7001 Destiny Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Grades: K-3
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Math And Science Of Apex
Charter School
351 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 650-2270
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 650-2270
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Raleigh Charter Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Hill Charter
Charter School
301 North Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Revitalize Charter School
Charter School
2235 Garner Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(347) 968-0828
Raleigh, NC 27610
(347) 968-0828
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(984) 245-0050
Raleigh, NC 27604
(984) 245-0050
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Wake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baker Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 2415
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 856-5929
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 856-5929
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Candlewood Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ce Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
201 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 415-1797
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 415-1797
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Dynamic Community Charter (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5510 Munford Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Grades: 6-10
| 67 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
N C Dept Of Corrections (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
No Local Address
Raleigh, NC 27626
(919) 716-3379
Raleigh, NC 27626
(919) 716-3379
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
700 Beacon Lake Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Sparc Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27627
(919) 835-2000
Raleigh, NC 27627
(919) 835-2000
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Twin City High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Wake County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Wake County, NC include Quest Academy, Raleigh Charter High School and Magellan Charter. Wake County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in Wake County, NC?
34 public charter schools are located in Wake County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Wake County, NC?
Wake County, NC public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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