For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,157 students in 27703, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27703, NC are Research Triangle Charter, The Institute Development Young Leaders and Maureen Joy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27703 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27703, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27703, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Triangle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Ellis Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Gr: K-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S. Miami Blvd.
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 308-9731
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 308-9731
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Maureen Joy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 South Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1602
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1602
Gr: K-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Reaching All Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2703 Holloway St.
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-1899
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-1899
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
27703, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Communities In School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
401 N Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Gr: 5-12 | 174 students Minority enrollment: 98%
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27703, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27703, NC include Research Triangle Charter, The Institute Development Young Leaders and Maureen Joy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27703?
4 public charter schools are located in 27703.
What is the racial composition of students in 27703?
27703 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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