For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 221 students in Cornelius, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Cornelius, NC is Lakeside Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cornelius, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Cornelius have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cornelius, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17609 Old Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 896-9500
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 896-9500
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cornelius, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cornelius, NC include Lakeside Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Cornelius?
1 public charter schools are located in Cornelius.
What is the racial composition of students in Cornelius?
Cornelius public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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