Best Public Charter Schools in Winston Salem, NC (2025-26)

Best Winston Salem Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,569 students in Winston Salem, NC.

The top ranked public charter schools in Winston Salem, NC are The Arts Based School, Quality Education Academy and Forsyth Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Winston Salem, NC public charter schools have an score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 45% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Winston Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Winston Salem, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

The Arts Based School

Charter School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
:

Top 30%

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1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116

Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #22.

Quality Education Academy

Charter School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
:

Bottom 50%

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5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138

Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #33.

Forsyth Academy

Charter School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
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Bottom 50%

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5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121

Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #44.

Carter G. Woodson School

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
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Bottom 50%

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437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838

Gr: K-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1

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School

Location

Quick Facts

12th Street Academy (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1401 W Clemmonsville Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604

Gr: 8 | 1 student

B.l.u.e.-g.r.e.e.n. Academy (Closed 2023)

3683-b Old Lexington Rd.
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 497-1243

Gr: 5-6

Diggs Elementary School (Closed 2011)

950 Mock St
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 727-2424

Gr: PK-5

The East Winston Primary (Closed 2007)

1612 E 14th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507

Gr: K-6 | 13 students

Hill Middle School (Closed 2013)

2200 Tryon St
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 771-4515

Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Jacket Academy At Carver (Closed 2015)

3545 Carver School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

School Computer Technology Atkins (Closed 2012)

3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754

Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

School Of Biotechnology Atkins High Schoolool (Closed 2012)

3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754

Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

School Pre-engineering Atkins High School (Closed 2012)

3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754

Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem (Closed 2014)

280 South Liberty St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838

Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Winston Salem, NC?

The top ranked public charter schools in Winston Salem, NC include The Arts Based School, Quality Education Academy and Forsyth Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Winston Salem?

4 public charter schools are located in Winston Salem.

What is the racial composition of students in Winston Salem?

Winston Salem public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).