For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 7,237 students in 27587, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27587, NC are Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Envision Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27587 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27587, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27587, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Gr: K-12 | 1,660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Gr: K-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Gr: K-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Gr: K-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Star Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Gr: K-12 | 2,617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27587, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27587, NC include Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Envision Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 27587?
6 public charter schools are located in 27587.
What is the racial composition of students in 27587?
27587 public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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