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For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 4,979 students in Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Raleigh, NC are Quest Academy, Raleigh Charter High School and Magellan Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Raleigh have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Raleigh, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10908 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Magellan Charter
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Grades: 3-8
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
The Exploris School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
Rank: #66.
Doral Of North Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7001 Destiny Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Grades: K-3
| 198 students
Rank: #77.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Sumner Blvd #130
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 855-9811
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #88.
Raleigh Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Forum Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 424-7626
Grades: K-7
| 297 students
Rank: #99.
Preeminent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3815 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
Grades: K-8
| 695 students
Rank: #1010.
Torchlight Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #1111.
Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Idlewood Village Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777
Grades: K-7
| 462 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Wake High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Carolina Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Raleigh Charter Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Hill Charter
Charter School
301 North Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Revitalize Charter School
Charter School
2235 Garner Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(347) 968-0828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(984) 245-0050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baker Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 2415
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 856-5929
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Candlewood Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Ce Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
201 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 415-1797
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Dynamic Community Charter (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
Charter School
5510 Munford Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Grades: 6-10
| 67 students
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
N C Dept Of Corrections (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
No Local Address
Raleigh, NC 27626
(919) 716-3379
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Nc State Learning Academy- Wake (Closed 2021)
700 Beacon Lake Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Sparc Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27627
(919) 835-2000
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Twin City High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Raleigh, NC include Quest Academy, Raleigh Charter High School and Magellan Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Raleigh, NC?
18 public charter schools are located in Raleigh, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh, NC?
Raleigh, NC public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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