Top 10 Best North Carolina Charter Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 218 charter public schools serving 131,271 students in North Carolina.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in North Carolina are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Quest Academy and Raleigh Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best North Carolina Charter Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Quest Academy
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10908 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Magellan Charter
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Grades: 3-8
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Grades: K-8
| 757 students
Rank: #66.
The Of Moore County
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12588 Us 15-501 Hwy
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
The Expedition School
Charter School
Math: 81% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 33
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-8432
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Grades: K-12
| 1,869 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Grades: K-12
| 2,209 students
Rank: #1010.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
Math: 77% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Grades: K-12
| 1,646 students
Rank: #1212.
Woods Charter
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Grades: K-12
| 512 students
Rank: #1313.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #1414.
Community School Of Davidson
Charter School
Math: 75% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
404 Armour Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 897-8061
Grades: K-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #1515.
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy
Charter School
Math: 78% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2527 Us 221a Hwy
Mooresboro, NC 28114
(828) 657-9998
Grades: K-12
| 1,324 students
Rank: #1616.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 75% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Grades: K-8
| 765 students
Rank: #1717.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Grades: K-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #1818.
Sterling Montessori Academy
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
202 Treybrooke Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 462-8889
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1919.
Triangle Math And Science Academy
Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
312 Gregson Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Grades: K-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #2020.
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #2121.
Summerfield Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5303 Hwy 220 N
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 643-1974
Grades: K-8
| 779 students
Rank: #2222.
Tiller School
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Live Oak Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-1995
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #2323.
Research Triangle High School
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3106 East Nc Highway 54
Durham, NC 27709
(919) 998-6757
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #2424.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2401 Joes Lake Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Grades: K-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #2525.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-12
| 912 students
Rank: #2626.
Roxboro Community School
Charter School
Math: 68% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Grades: 6-12
| 680 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Grades: K-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Grades: K-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #2929.
Mountain Island Charter School
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Grades: K-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #3030.
Stars Charter
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Grades: K-12
| 751 students
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
Math: 64% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Grades: K-12
| 2,198 students
Rank: #3232.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
Math: 60% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Chatham Charter
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Grades: K-12
| 564 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
New Dimensions
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Grades: K-8
| 470 students
Rank: #3535.
Eno River Academy
Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1212 Nc Highway 57 North
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-6272
Grades: K-12
| 766 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked charter public schools in North Carolina include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Quest Academy and Raleigh Charter High School.
How many charter public schools are located in North Carolina?
218 charter public schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina charter public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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