For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,448 students in 27610, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 27610, NC are Preeminent Charter, Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter and Central Wake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27610 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27610, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27610, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Preeminent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3815 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #22.
Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Idlewood Village Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777
Grades: K-8
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Central Wake High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
27610, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
700 Beacon Lake Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Revitalize Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2235 Garner Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(347) 968-0828
Raleigh, NC 27610
(347) 968-0828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27610, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27610, NC include Preeminent Charter, Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter and Central Wake High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27610?
3 public charter schools are located in 27610.
What is the racial composition of students in 27610?
27610 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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