For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 413 students in Beaufort County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Beaufort County, NC is Washington Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Beaufort County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Beaufort County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Gr: K-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Beaufort County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Alternative School
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Beaufort County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Beaufort County, NC include Washington Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Beaufort County?
1 public charter schools are located in Beaufort County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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