For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,822 students in 27540, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 27540, NC are Pine Springs Preparatory Academy and Southern Wake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 27540, NC Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Grades: K-8
| 1,243 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Wake Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Grades: 6-12
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27540, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27540, NC include Pine Springs Preparatory Academy and Southern Wake Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27540?
2 public charter schools are located in 27540.
What is the racial composition of students in 27540?
27540 public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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