For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 220 students in 28412, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28412, NC is Island Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28412 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28412, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28412, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Island Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6339 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28412, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28412, NC include Island Montessori Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28412?
1 public charter schools are located in 28412.
What is the racial composition of students in 28412?
28412 public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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