For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 720 students in 27513, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 27513, NC is Cardinal Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27513 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27513, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27513, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
27513, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27513, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27513, NC include Cardinal Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27513?
1 public charter schools are located in 27513.
What is the racial composition of students in 27513?
27513 public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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