For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,240 students in Gastonia, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Gastonia, NC are Piedmont Community Charter School and Ridgeview Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gastonia, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Gastonia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Gastonia, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 W. Bradley St.
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 867-6635
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 867-6635
Grades: K-8
| 300 students
Gastonia, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1621 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Grades: 4-5
| 172 students
Highland Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
324 North Highland Stree
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
1900 W Davidson Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Gastonia, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Gastonia, NC include Piedmont Community Charter School and Ridgeview Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Gastonia?
2 public charter schools are located in Gastonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Gastonia?
Gastonia public charter schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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