For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 429 students in Washington, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Washington, NC is Washington Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Washington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Washington, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Gr: K-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Washington, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Gr: PK-1 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Gr: 2-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Washington, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Washington, NC include Washington Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Washington?
1 public charter schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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