For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 4,741 students in Gaston County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gaston County, NC are Mountain Island Charter School, Piedmont Community Charter School and Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaston County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Gaston County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gaston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Island Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Gr: K-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2596 Robinwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gr: K-12 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mariposa Road
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 931-4418
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 931-4418
Gr: K-10 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Gaston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1621 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 64%
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Gaston College-east Campus 722
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Highland Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
324 North Highland Stree
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
135 Camp Sertoma Rd
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Gr: 6-12
1900 W Davidson Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Gaston County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gaston County, NC include Mountain Island Charter School, Piedmont Community Charter School and Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Gaston County?
5 public charter schools are located in Gaston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaston County?
Gaston County public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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