For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,157 students in 27703, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 27703, NC are Research Triangle Charter, The Institute Development Young Leaders and Maureen Joy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» charter schools in zipcode 27703 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27703, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27703, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Research Triangle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Ellis Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Gr: K-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S. Miami Blvd.
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 308-9731
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 308-9731
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Maureen Joy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 South Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1602
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1602
Gr: K-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Reaching All Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2703 Holloway St.
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-1899
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-1899
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
27703, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Communities In School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
401 N Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Gr: 5-12 | 174 students Minority enrollment: 98%
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27703, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27703, NC include Research Triangle Charter, The Institute Development Young Leaders and Maureen Joy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27703?
4 public charter schools are located in 27703.
What is the racial composition of students in 27703?
27703 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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