For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 453 students in 27604, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 27604, NC is Doral Academy Of North Carolina. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27604 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27604, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27604, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of North Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7001 Destiny Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
North Raleigh Charter Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
27604, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Torchlight Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27604, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27604, NC include Doral Academy Of North Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in 27604?
2 public charter schools are located in 27604.
What is the racial composition of students in 27604?
27604 public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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