For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,352 students in Concord, NC. The top-ranked public charter schools in Concord, NC are Carolina International School and Valor Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Concord have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Concord, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carolina International School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Gr: K-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Concord, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Concord, NC include Carolina International School and Valor Preparatory Academy. Concord has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in Concord?
2 public charter schools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.