For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 5,922 students in 27713, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 27713, NC are Nc Virtual Academy, North Carolina Cyber Academy and Kestrel Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27713 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27713, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27713, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nc Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4220 Nc Highway 55, Suite 130
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Grades: K-12
| 2,959 students
Rank: #22.
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Meridian Parkway, Suite 1
Durham, NC 27713
(984) 262-9237
Durham, NC 27713
(984) 262-9237
Grades: K-12
| 2,523 students
Rank: #33.
Kestrel Heights School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 South Alston Ave.
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Grades: K-8
| 440 students
27713, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2700 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4220 Nc Highway 55
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27713, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27713, NC include Nc Virtual Academy, North Carolina Cyber Academy and Kestrel Heights School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27713?
3 public charter schools are located in 27713.
What is the racial composition of students in 27713?
27713 public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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