For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 876 students in 27603, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 27603, NC are Longleaf School Of The Arts and The Exploris School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27603 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27603, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27603, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
The Exploris School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Longleaf School Of The Arts Rca
Charter School
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
27603, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27603, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27603, NC include Longleaf School Of The Arts and The Exploris School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27603?
3 public charter schools are located in 27603.
What is the racial composition of students in 27603?
27603 public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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