For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 708 students in Kannapolis, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Kannapolis, NC is Concord Lake Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kannapolis, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Kannapolis have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Kannapolis, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Grades: K-8
| 708 students
Kannapolis, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 East C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: 5-6
| 821 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Kannapolis, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Kannapolis, NC include Concord Lake Steam Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kannapolis?
1 public charter schools are located in Kannapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Kannapolis?
Kannapolis public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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