For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,953 students in 27701, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 27701, NC are Central Park School For Children, Durham Charter School and Global Scholars Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27701 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27701, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27701, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Park School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
724 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Grades: K-8
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Grades: K-10
| 777 students
Rank: #33.
Global Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Dowd St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Durham College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
27701, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
600 E Umstead St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-2208
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-2208
Grades: 8
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27701, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27701, NC include Central Park School For Children, Durham Charter School and Global Scholars Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27701?
4 public charter schools are located in 27701.
What is the racial composition of students in 27701?
27701 public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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