For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,391 students in Matthews, NC. The top ranked public charter schools in Matthews, NC are Socrates Academy and Matthews Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matthews, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Matthews have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Matthews, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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-11
| 947 students
Rank: #22.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: n/an/a
Honor Prep
Charter School
4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd
Matthews, NC 28105
(919) 807-3300
Matthews, NC 28105
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Matthews, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anson Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Matthews, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Matthews, NC include Socrates Academy and Matthews Charter Academy. Matthews has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in Matthews?
4 public charter schools are located in Matthews.
What is the racial composition of students in Matthews?
Matthews public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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