For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 201 students in 28516, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28516, NC is Tiller School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28516 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28516, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28516, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tiller School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Live Oak Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-1995
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-1995
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
28516, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1108 Bridges Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 808-3040
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 808-3040
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28516, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28516, NC include Tiller School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28516?
1 public charter schools are located in 28516.
What is the racial composition of students in 28516?
28516 public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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