For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,061 students in Cary, NC. The top ranked public charter schools in Cary, NC are Triangle Math And Science Academy and Cardinal Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cary, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Cary have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cary, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Triangle Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
312 Gregson Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Grades: K-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
Cary, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5625 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5625 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5625 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cary, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cary, NC include Triangle Math And Science Academy and Cardinal Charter Academy. Cary has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in Cary?
2 public charter schools are located in Cary.
What is the racial composition of students in Cary?
Cary public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Cary are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Cary include: Cardinal Charter Academy vs. Triangle Math And Science Academy
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