For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,038 students in 28217, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28217, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy and Steele Creek Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28217 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28217, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28217, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Shopton Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Southwest
Charter School
150 Osprey Point Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Gr: K-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28217, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28217, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28217, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy and Steele Creek Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28217?
3 public charter schools are located in 28217.
What is the racial composition of students in 28217?
28217 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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