Charter schools in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh has 10 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 4,364 students. Of these, 7 offer elementary grades, 7 middle grades, and 3 high school grades. The median school has 13.1 students per teacher.
- Schools
- 10
- Reported students
- 4,364
- Median students per teacher
- 13.1
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 10 of 10 schools; student–teacher ratios for 10; format for 10. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare public charter schools in Raleigh
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Wake High SchoolHighCentral Wake Charter High School | 9–12 | 293 | 41.9 | In person |
| Doral Academy of North CarolinaElementaryMiddleDoral Academy North Carolina | K–6 | 592 | 14.1 | In person |
| Longleaf School of the ArtsHigh | 9–12 | 405 | 12.7 | Supplemental virtual |
| Magellan CharterElementaryMiddle | 3–8 | 411 | 13.3 | In person |
| PreEminent CharterElementaryMiddlePreEminent Charter School | K–8 | 667 | 18.5 | In person |
| Quest AcademyElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 139 | 12.6 | In person |
| Raleigh Charter High SchoolHigh | 9–12 | 552 | 12.8 | In person |
| Raleigh Oak CharterElementaryMiddleRaleigh Oak Charter School | K–8 | 373 | 14.3 | In person |
| RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter SchoolElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 484 | 12.7 | In person |
| The Exploris SchoolElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 448 | 11.8 | In person |
About this Raleigh charter school list
This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.
Find charter schools in other North Carolina cities
Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Raleigh
How many charter schools are in Raleigh, NC?
Raleigh has 10 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 4,364 students across 10 schools reporting enrollment.
How do I compare charter schools near Raleigh?
Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.
Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Raleigh?
The data identifies 7 schools offering elementary grades, 7 offering middle grades, and 3 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.
Which is the best charter school in Raleigh?
This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.