Best 27540 North Carolina Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,821 students in 27540, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27540, NC are Pine Springs Preparatory Academy and Southern Wake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 27540, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Gr: K-8 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Southern Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Rca
Charter School
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27540, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27540, NC include Pine Springs Preparatory Academy and Southern Wake Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27540?
3 public charter schools are located in 27540.
What is the racial composition of students in 27540?
27540 public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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