For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 377 students in 28205, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28205, NC is Commonwealth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28205 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28205, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28205, NC Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commonwealth High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5112 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
28205, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Midwood High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1817 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28205, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28205, NC include Commonwealth High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28205?
1 public charter schools are located in 28205.
What is the racial composition of students in 28205?
28205 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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