For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,020 students in 27886, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 27886, NC is North East Carolina Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27886 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27886, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27886, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: PK-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: n/an/a
North East Carolina Prep Rca
Charter School
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
27886, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27886, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27886, NC include North East Carolina Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in 27886?
2 public charter schools are located in 27886.
What is the racial composition of students in 27886?
27886 public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% 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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