For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,719 students in Cabarrus County, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cabarrus County, NC are Concord Lake Steam Academy, Carolina International School and A.c.e. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cabarrus County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Cabarrus County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cabarrus County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Grades: K-8
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Carolina International School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Grades: K-12
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
A.c.e. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7807 Caldwell Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Grades: K-8
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Grades: K-12
| 804 students
Cabarrus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 East C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: 5-6
| 821 students
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793-1736
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793-1736
Grades: 5-8
| 50 students
Stonewall Jackson School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1484 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cabarrus County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cabarrus County, NC include Concord Lake Steam Academy, Carolina International School and A.c.e. Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Cabarrus County?
4 public charter schools are located in Cabarrus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabarrus County?
Cabarrus County public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Cabarrus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Cabarrus County include: A.c.e. Academy vs. Carolina International School, A.c.e. Academy vs. Valor Preparatory Academy, Valor Preparatory Academy vs. Carolina International School
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