For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,774 students in 28208, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28208, NC are Charlotte Lab School, Movement Charter School and Stewart Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28208 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28208, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28208, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Gr: K-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Movement Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701-b Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Gr: K-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Stewart Creek High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701-f Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 500-3731
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 500-3731
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28208, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28208, NC include Charlotte Lab School, Movement Charter School and Stewart Creek High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 28208?
3 public charter schools are located in 28208.
What is the racial composition of students in 28208?
28208 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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