For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 6,815 students in 27587, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 27587, NC are Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Envision Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27587 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27587, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27587, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Grades: K-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Grades: K-8
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Grades: K-8
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #55.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Star Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Grades: K-12
| 2,203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27587, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27587, NC include Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Envision Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27587?
6 public charter schools are located in 27587.
What is the racial composition of students in 27587?
27587 public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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