For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,082 students in 28208, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 28208, NC are Charlotte Lab School, Movement Charter School and Stewart Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28208 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28208, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28208, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Grades: K-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #22.
Movement Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701-b Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Grades: K-8
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Stewart Creek High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701-f Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 755-5112
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 755-5112
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
28208, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Invest Collegiate Transform (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2045 Suttle Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Grades: K-12
| 324 students
Kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28208, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28208, NC include Charlotte Lab School, Movement Charter School and Stewart Creek High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28208?
3 public charter schools are located in 28208.
What is the racial composition of students in 28208?
28208 public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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