PUBLIC / CHARTER SCHOOLS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS


Public schools in each of these five counties are above the state and national averages in end-of-course and proficiency tests, SAT scores, and other performance-measuring criteria. Traditional schools of instruction as well as innovative "Magnet Schools" (which offer a wide array of instructional programs) are available. For further information see the county of interest below.

CHATHAM COUNTY


Chatham County Public Schools
www.chatham.k12.nc.us


919-542-3626

DURHAM COUNTY


Durham Public Schools
www.dpsnc.net


919-560-2000

JOHNSTON COUNTY


Johnston County Public Schools
www.johnston.k12.nc.us


919-934-6031

ORANGE COUNTY


Orange County Public Schools
www.orange.k12.nc.us
919-732-8126
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
www.chccs.k12.nc.us

919-967-8211

WAKE COUNTY


Wake County Public Schools
www.wcpss.net
919-850-1600


CHARTER SCHOOLS


919-807-3302
www.ncpublicschools.org/charter_schools

Charter Schools are another option within the public education system. They are regulated by a private, nonprofit board of directors, independent from the elected Local Boards of Education. Approximately 27 charter schools are in the area. Below is a listing of the charter schools by county. A more recent version may be available. Ask for the North Carolina Directory of Non-Public Schools or visit the website.

 

CHATHAM COUNTY


Chatham Charter School
Siler City
(K-8, E:229)


919-742-4694
The Woods Charter School
Chapel Hill
(3 -12, E:175)

919-960-8353

DURHAM COUNTY


Maureen Joy Charter School
Durham
(K-5, E:200)
919-317-1711 
Healthy Start Academy
Durham
(K-6, E:450)

919-956-5599
Carter Community School
Durham
(K-9, E:306)

919-416-9025

Kestrel Heights School
Durham
(6-9, E:160)

 919-403-9194
Research Triangle Charter Academy
Durham
(K-7, E:315)

919-957-7108
Omuteko Gwamaziima
Durham
(K-9, E:100)

919-687-0870
The Central Park School for Children
Durham
(K-2, E:112)

919-489-1884
Ann Atwater Community School
Bahama
(4-10, E:180)  		 919-471-8655
   

JOHNSTON COUNTY


There are no charter schools listed in Johnston County.



ORANGE COUNTY


Orange County Charter School
Hillsborough
(K-8, E:216)


919-644-6275
Chapel Hill Free Academy
Chapel Hill
(K-9, E:216)

919-537-0740
New Century School
Chapel Hill
(9-12, E:144)

919-942-7722

WAKE COUNTY


Exploris Middle School
Raleigh
(6-8, E:168)
919-821-3168
John H. Baker, Jr. High School
Raleigh
(9-12, E:25)

919-856-5929
Magellan Charter School
Raleigh
(4-8, E:330)

919-844-0277
Sterling Montessori Academy
Morrisville
(K-8, E:385)

919-462-8889
The Franklin Academy
Wake Forest
(K-9, E:550)

919-554-4911
East Wake Academy
Zebulon
(K-12, E:480)

919-404-0444
Torchlight Academy
Raleigh
(K-5, E:200)

919-829-9500
SPARC Academy
Raleigh
(K-8, E:200)

919-835-2000
Raleigh Charter High School
Raleigh
(9-12, E:500)

919-715-1155
PreEminent Charter School
Raleigh
(K-8, E:522)

919-235-0511
Quest Academy
Raleigh
(1-8, E:100)

919-841-0441
Community Partners High
Holly Springs
(9-12, E:100)

919-567-9955
Casa Esperanza
Raleigh
(K-2, E:198)

 919-833-5967
Hope Elementary School
Raleigh
(K-5, E:114)

919-834-0941


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