For the 2024-25 school year, there are 222 charter public schools serving 140,475 students in North Carolina.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in North Carolina are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Quest Academy and Raleigh Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in North Carolina (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10908 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Magellan Charter
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Grades: 3-8
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Grades: K-12
| 2,215 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Grades: K-12
| 1,879 students
Rank: #77.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Grades: K-8
| 766 students
Rank: #88.
Triangle Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
312 Gregson Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Grades: K-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #99.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Grades: K-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1010.
The Expedition School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 33
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-8432
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-8432
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #1111.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #1212.
Roxboro Community School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Grades: K-12
| 1,651 students
Rank: #1414.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Grades: K-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1515.
Community School Of Davidson
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
404 Armour Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 897-8061
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 897-8061
Grades: K-12
| 1,501 students
Rank: #1616.
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2527 Us 221a Hwy
Mooresboro, NC 28114
(828) 657-9998
Mooresboro, NC 28114
(828) 657-9998
Grades: K-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Grades: K-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Summerfield Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5303 Hwy 220 N
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 643-1974
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 643-1974
Grades: K-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1919.
Woods Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Grades: K-12
| 508 students
Rank: #2020.
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Grades: 6-12
| 751 students
Rank: #2121.
The Academy Of Moore County
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12588 Hwy 15-501 South
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2222.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: #2323.
Eno River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1212 Nc Highway 57 North
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-6272
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-6272
Grades: K-12
| 782 students
Rank: #2424.
Research Triangle High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3106 East Nc Highway 54
Durham, NC 27709
(919) 998-6757
Durham, NC 27709
(919) 998-6757
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #2525.
Telra Institute
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4150 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 727-2530
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 727-2530
Grades: K-7
| 467 students
Rank: #2626.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Rank: #2727.
Johnston Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Scholar Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
Rank: #2828.
Stars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Grades: K-12
| 809 students
Rank: #2929.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Grades: K-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #3030.
Vance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2090 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Grades: K-12
| 954 students
Rank: #3131.
Oxford Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6041b Landis Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Grades: K-12
| 851 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Grades: K-12
| 2,263 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-10
| 864 students
Rank: #3434.
Sterling Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Treybrooke Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 462-8889
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 462-8889
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #3535.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Joes Lake Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Grades: K-12
| 1,132 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked charter public schools in North Carolina include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Quest Academy and Raleigh Charter High School.
How many charter public schools are located in North Carolina?
222 charter public schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina charter public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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