For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 110 students in 28540, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28540, NC is Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28540, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
28540, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28540, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28540, NC include Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology.
How many public charter schools are located in 28540?
1 public charter schools are located in 28540.
What is the racial composition of students in 28540?
28540 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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