For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,165 students in Shelby, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Shelby, NC is Pinnacle Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Shelby, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Joes Lake Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Gr: K-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Shelby, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 Blanton Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Shelby, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Shelby, NC include Pinnacle Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Shelby?
1 public charter schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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