For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 92 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28403, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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