For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 362 students in 28405, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28405, NC is Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28405 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28405, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28405, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Sunglow Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 338-5258
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 338-5258
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28405, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28405, NC include Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington.
How many public charter schools are located in 28405?
1 public charter schools are located in 28405.
What is the racial composition of students in 28405?
28405 public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% 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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