For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,336 students in 27405, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27405, NC are Gate City Charter and Guilford Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27405 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27405, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27405, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
27405, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4571 Reedy Fork Pkwy
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
High School Ahead Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27405, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27405, NC include Gate City Charter and Guilford Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27405?
2 public charter schools are located in 27405.
What is the racial composition of students in 27405?
27405 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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