For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public charter schools serving 11,147 students in Guilford County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Guilford County, NC are Greensboro Academy, Summerfield Charter Academy and Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guilford County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Guilford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Guilford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Summerfield Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5303 Hwy 220 N
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 643-1974
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 643-1974
Gr: K-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Gr: K-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Revolution Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 Oak Ridge Rd.
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 203-3690
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 203-3690
Gr: K-9 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Triad Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Creek Ridge Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Gr: K-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7847 Clinard Farms Rd, Mendenh
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
Gr: K-12 | 1,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Piedmont Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Yanceyville Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 897-1128
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 897-1128
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Bethany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1288 Hudson Rd
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 951-2500
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 951-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
The Experiential School Of Greensboro
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Summit Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2126 Scott Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 355-4447
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 355-4447
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3740 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
College Prep And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Furniture Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Gr: K-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Charter Academy
Charter School
3607 Birdsong Ct
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 423-6614
Summerfield, NC 27358
(336) 423-6614
Rank: n/an/a
Triad International Studies
Charter School
622 E Lexington Ave
High Point, NC 27262
(743) 257-9035
High Point, NC 27262
(743) 257-9035
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Guilford County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Guilford County, NC include Greensboro Academy, Summerfield Charter Academy and Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa.
How many public charter schools are located in Guilford County?
14 public charter schools are located in Guilford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guilford County?
Guilford County public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Guilford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Guilford County include: Summerfield Charter Academy vs. Greensboro Academy, Revolution Academy vs. Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, Piedmont Classical High School vs. Triad Math And Science Academy
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