For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,940 students in 28054, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 28054, NC is Piedmont Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28054 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28054, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28054, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2596 Robinwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428
Gr: K-12 | 1,940 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
28054, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28054, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28054, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28054?
1 public charter schools are located in 28054.
What is the racial composition of students in 28054?
28054 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% 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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