For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 214 students in 28412, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 28412, NC is Island Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28412 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28412, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28412, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Island Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6339 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28412, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28412, NC include Island Montessori Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28412?
1 public charter schools are located in 28412.
What is the racial composition of students in 28412?
28412 public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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