For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,467 students in Apex, NC. The top-ranked public charter school in Apex, NC is Peak Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apex, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Apex have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Apex, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
The Math And Science Academy Of Apex
Charter School
3501 Dropseed Dr.
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Apex, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Apex, NC include Peak Charter Academy. Apex has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in Apex?
2 public charter schools are located in Apex.
What is the racial composition of students in Apex?
Apex public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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