For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 537 students in 28401, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 28401, NC are Cape Fear Center For Inquiry and Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28401 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28401, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28401, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Wonder Way
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Grades: K-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 N 6th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1976
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1976
Grades: K-5
| 133 students
28401, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 Mcrae St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6155
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6155
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28401, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28401, NC include Cape Fear Center For Inquiry and Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington.
How many public charter schools are located in 28401?
2 public charter schools are located in 28401.
What is the racial composition of students in 28401?
28401 public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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