For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 4,403 students in 28078, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28078, NC are Lake Norman Charter and Bonnie Cone Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28078 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28078, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28078, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Gr: K-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10700 Asbury Chapel Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Gr: K-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Trade High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7125 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 399-7554
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 399-7554
Gr: 9-11 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
16115 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28078, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28078, NC include Lake Norman Charter and Bonnie Cone Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28078?
4 public charter schools are located in 28078.
What is the racial composition of students in 28078?
28078 public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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