For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 720 students in 27513, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 27513, NC is Cardinal Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27513 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27513, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27513, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
27513, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27513, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27513, NC include Cardinal Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27513?
1 public charter schools are located in 27513.
What is the racial composition of students in 27513?
27513 public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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