For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,038 students in 28217, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 28217, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy and Steele Creek Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28217 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28217, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28217, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Shopton Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Southwest
Charter School
150 Osprey Point Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Gr: K-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28217, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28217, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28217, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy and Steele Creek Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28217?
3 public charter schools are located in 28217.
What is the racial composition of students in 28217?
28217 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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