For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 6,936 students in 27713, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27713, NC are Research Triangle High School, Nc Virtual Academy and Kestrel Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27713 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27713, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27713, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Triangle High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3106 East Nc Highway 54
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 998-6757
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 998-6757
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Nc Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4220 Nc Highway 55, Suite 130
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Gr: K-12 | 3,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Kestrel Heights School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 South Alston Ave.
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-1300
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27713, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27713, NC include Research Triangle High School, Nc Virtual Academy and Kestrel Heights School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27713?
4 public charter schools are located in 27713.
What is the racial composition of students in 27713?
27713 public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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