For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 110 students in Jacksonville, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Jacksonville, 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.
Jacksonville, NC public charter school 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 Jacksonville 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 Public Charter Schools in Jacksonville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Jacksonville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Jacksonville, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Jacksonville, NC include Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology.
How many public charter schools are located in Jacksonville?
1 public charter schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville 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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