For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 512 students in 27516, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 27516, NC is Woods Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27516 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27516, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27516, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woods Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Gr: K-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
27516, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Century Charter High School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1315-a New Hope Trace
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27516, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27516, NC include Woods Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 27516?
1 public charter schools are located in 27516.
What is the racial composition of students in 27516?
27516 public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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