For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,963 students in Gastonia, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Gastonia, NC is Piedmont Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gastonia, NC public charter school 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 Gastonia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gastonia, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Gastonia, North Carolina 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
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%
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 Gastonia, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gastonia, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Gastonia?
1 public charter schools are located in Gastonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Gastonia?
Gastonia public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.