For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,444 students in 28104, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28104, NC are Union Day School and Matthews Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28104 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28104, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28104, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Day School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Tilley Morris Road
Weddington, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Weddington, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Gr: K-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
28104, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28104, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28104, NC include Union Day School and Matthews Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28104?
2 public charter schools are located in 28104.
What is the racial composition of students in 28104?
28104 public charter schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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