Best Wendell Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 627 students in Wendell, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Wendell, NC is Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wendell, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Wendell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Gr: K-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wendell, North Carolina

Wendell, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Wendell, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wendell, NC include Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls.
How many public charter schools are located in Wendell?
1 public charter schools are located in Wendell.
What is the racial composition of students in Wendell?
Wendell public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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