For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 836 students in 28278, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28278, NC is Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28278 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28278, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28278, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5203 Shopton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Gr: K-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28278, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28278, NC include Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28278?
1 public charter schools are located in 28278.
What is the racial composition of students in 28278?
28278 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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