For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,423 students in Monroe, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Monroe, NC is Union Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Monroe, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Gr: K-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Ala Monroe
Charter School
2505 Weddington Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(919) 807-3300
Monroe, NC 28110
(919) 807-3300
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Monroe, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Monroe, NC include Union Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Monroe?
2 public charter schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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