For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 376 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Southwest Raleigh is Longleaf School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC include Longleaf School Of The Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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