For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 5,462 students in Greensboro, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Greensboro, NC are Greensboro Academy, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Triad Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greensboro, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Greensboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Greensboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Grades: K-8
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Grades: K-12
| 1,342 students
Rank: #33.
Triad Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Creek Ridge Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Grades: K-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: #44.
The Experiential School Of Greensboro
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Grades: K-8
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3740 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Grades: K-7
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Grades: K-8
| 607 students
Greensboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4571 Reedy Fork Pkwy
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
High School Ahead Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
Imani Institute Charter (Closed 2007)
Charter School
201 N Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 333-9484
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 333-9484
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
610 Gorrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Peeler Open Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1901 Tuscaloosa Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8270
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8270
Grades: 5
| 6 students
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Greensboro, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Greensboro, NC include Greensboro Academy, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Triad Math And Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Greensboro?
7 public charter schools are located in Greensboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Greensboro?
Greensboro public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Greensboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Greensboro include: Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa vs. Greensboro Academy, Greensboro Academy vs. Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, Gate City Charter vs. Guilford Preparatory Academy
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