Best Matthews Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,722 students in Matthews, NC. The top ranked public charter schools in Matthews, NC are Socrates Academy and Matthews Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matthews, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Matthews have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Matthews, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Gr: K-11 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Honor Prep
Charter School
4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd
Matthews, NC 28105
(919) 807-3300
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Matthews, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Matthews, NC include Socrates Academy and Matthews Charter Academy. Matthews has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in Matthews?
3 public charter schools are located in Matthews.
What is the racial composition of students in Matthews?
Matthews public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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