For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 611 students in 27101, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 27101, NC is The Arts Based School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27101 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27101, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27101, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Arts Based School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
27101, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
280 South Liberty St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27101, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27101, NC include The Arts Based School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27101?
1 public charter schools are located in 27101.
What is the racial composition of students in 27101?
27101 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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