For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 441 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Downtown is The Exploris School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Exploris School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Raleigh Charter Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC include The Exploris School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh?
6 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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