For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,392 students in 27704, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 27704, NC are Voyager Academy and Excelsior Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27704 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27704, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27704, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Hock Parc Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Gr: K-12 | 1,363 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Gr: K-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
North Oak Academy
Charter School
2201 E Geer StDurham, NC 27704
Durham, NC 27704
(984) 244-5528
Durham, NC 27704
(984) 244-5528
27704, North Carolina 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Wright School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3132 North Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27704, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27704, NC include Voyager Academy and Excelsior Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27704?
3 public charter schools are located in 27704.
What is the racial composition of students in 27704?
27704 public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% 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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