For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 413 students in Beaufort County, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Beaufort County, NC is Washington Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Beaufort County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Beaufort County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Gr: K-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Beaufort County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Alternative School
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Beaufort County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Beaufort County, NC include Washington Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Beaufort County?
1 public charter schools are located in Beaufort County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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