For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,631 students in 28037, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 28037, NC are Lincoln Charter School and West Lake Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28037 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28037, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28037, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Grades: K-12
| 2,272 students
Rank: #22.
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1691 Forney Creek
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28037, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28037, NC include Lincoln Charter School and West Lake Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28037?
2 public charter schools are located in 28037.
What is the racial composition of students in 28037?
28037 public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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