For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 91 students in 28403, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28403, NC is Wilmington Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28403 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28403, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28403, NC Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
134 Cinema Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-6776
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-6776
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28403, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28403, NC include Wilmington Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28403?
1 public charter schools are located in 28403.
What is the racial composition of students in 28403?
28403 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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