For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,631 students in 28037, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28037, NC are Lincoln Charter School and West Lake Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28037 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28037, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28037, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Gr: K-12 | 2,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1691 Forney Creek
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28037, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28037, NC include Lincoln Charter School and West Lake Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28037?
2 public charter schools are located in 28037.
What is the racial composition of students in 28037?
28037 public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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