For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 856 students in Kannapolis, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Kannapolis, NC is Concord Lake Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kannapolis, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Kannapolis have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kannapolis, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Kannapolis, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
525 East C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Gr: 5-6 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kannapolis, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kannapolis, NC include Concord Lake Steam Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kannapolis?
1 public charter schools are located in Kannapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Kannapolis?
Kannapolis public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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