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U.S. News & World Report: Greensboro Academy Ranks in Top 10 for Best Charter Elementary, Middle Schools in North Carolina

Greensboro Academy was ranked sixth on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in North Carolina list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 school rankings, which marked a 12-spot jump from 2024. The school was also ranked second on the organization’s Best Charter Middle Schools in North Carolina list.

The school, which has outperformed the local district for 16 years, was praised for its math and reading performance at all levels. Greensboro Academy performed well above expectations in the elementary and middle school reading and math categories.

This marks the fourth year of the U.S. News & World Report ranking elementary and middle schools. The organization has provided go-to resources for parents and students at the high school and college levels for years.

Rankings were determined by analyzing math and reading proficiency, state assessments and how schools performed compared to expectations. Read more about the ranking’s methodology on the U.S. News website.

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About Greensboro Academy
Greensboro Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.

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