For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 300 students in 28052, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28052, NC is Ridgeview Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28052 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28052, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28052, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 W. Bradley St.
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 867-6635
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 867-6635
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
28052, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1621 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6073
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 64%
1 Learning Place
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Highland Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
324 North Highland Stree
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 852-7047
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1900 W Davidson Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6098
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28052, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28052, NC include Ridgeview Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28052?
1 public charter schools are located in 28052.
What is the racial composition of students in 28052?
28052 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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