For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,181 students in 28079, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 28079, NC is Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28079 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28079, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28079, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2324 Younts Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 893-3607
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 893-3607
Grades: K-10
| 1,181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28079, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28079, NC include Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail.
How many public charter schools are located in 28079?
1 public charter schools are located in 28079.
What is the racial composition of students in 28079?
28079 public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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