For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,165 students in Shelby, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Shelby, NC is Pinnacle Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Shelby, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Joes Lake Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 740-4040
Gr: K-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Shelby, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 Blanton Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Shelby, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Shelby, NC include Pinnacle Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Shelby?
1 public charter schools are located in Shelby.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby?
Shelby public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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