For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 4,030 students in 28078, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 28078, NC are Lake Norman Charter and Bonnie Cone Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28078 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28078, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28078, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Gr: K-12 | 2,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10700 Asbury Chapel Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Gr: K-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Trade High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7125 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 278-8009
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 278-8009
Gr: 9-10 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
16115 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Gr: K-11 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28078, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28078, NC include Lake Norman Charter and Bonnie Cone Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28078?
4 public charter schools are located in 28078.
What is the racial composition of students in 28078?
28078 public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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