For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 535 students in 28401, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28401, NC are Cape Fear Center For Inquiry and Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28401 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28401, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28401, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Wonder Way
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 N 6th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1976
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-1976
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28401, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28401, NC include Cape Fear Center For Inquiry and Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington.
How many public charter schools are located in 28401?
2 public charter schools are located in 28401.
What is the racial composition of students in 28401?
28401 public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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