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Endeavor Charter School

Public, Charter Grades K-8
12th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Better than 99% of North Carolina elementary schools
Summary

Endeavor Charter School is a K-8 charter school in Wake Forest, NC serving 799 students, and it stands out as one of the highest-performing schools in North Carolina. In the latest ranking year, Endeavor placed 12th out of 1,492 schools statewide — the 99th percentile — with a 5-star rating, while the Endeavor Charter district ranks 4th out of 246 districts. What makes this particularly impressive is the school's consistency: it has earned a 5-star rating every year since 2015-2016, with rankings ranging from 3rd to 51st in the state.

Academically, Endeavor's results are elite. On state EOG tests, math proficiency averages about 93% and reading about 89% across all grades, compared with roughly 60% and 56% statewide — a gap of about 30 percentage points. Nearby comparison schools like Heritage Elementary and Abbotts Creek Elementary are the strongest in the area, yet Endeavor still beats them by wide margins in nearly every grade and subject. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency is 98.8% at Endeavor versus roughly 78-79% at those schools. Endeavor likewise leads other K-8 charter options, including Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School and Rolesville Charter Academy, particularly in middle school math and science.

Endeavor's excellence extends across all student groups: special education students rank 4th statewide, low-income students rank 15th, and African American students have ranked as high as 1st in the state in recent years. Chronic absenteeism is also remarkably low at just 6.7% — about one-fourth of the statewide rate of 24.2% and far better than nearby schools like Wakefield Elementary (29.2%) and Forest Pines Drive Elementary (25.3%). For parents looking for a school with consistently outstanding academics, strong family engagement, and top-tier results for a wide range of learners, Endeavor Charter School is one of the best choices in the Wake Forest area.

799
Students ?
15.4
Student/teacher ratio ?
92.6%
Kindergartners up to date on all required vaccines (2025-26)
Exemptions: 4.9% (any vaccine)
 4879 One World Way
       Wake Forest, NC  27587

(919) 848-0333

District: Endeavor Charter

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
African American:
8.4%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (91% vs 59% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 1% of North Carolina elementary schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school91%
North Carolina avg59%
Elementary school
12th of 1,492
North Carolina public elementary schools ?
Top 1%▬ steady since 2016
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
17th of 778
North Carolina public middle schools ?
Top 2%▼ down 1 pts since 2016
See the entire ranking list of North Carolina Middle Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
4th of 246Endeavor Charter among North Carolina districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202697.212 of 149299.2%★★★★★
202596.533 of 149097.8%★★★★★
202495.344 of 150597.1%★★★★★
202394.644 of 150297.1%★★★★★
202294.651 of 151496.6%★★★★★
202198.213 of 148999.1%★★★★★
201996.811 of 147399.3%★★★★★
201895.523 of 143498.4%★★★★★
201797.43 of 142999.8%★★★★★
201696.013 of 142599.1%★★★★★
201597.37 of 144099.5%★★★★★
201497.57 of 139099.5%★★★★★
201396.823 of 140398.4%★★★★★
201290.337 of 138897.3%★★★★★
201189.737 of 138197.3%★★★★★
201091.022 of 136398.4%★★★★★
200990.834 of 135497.5%★★★★★

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202598.64 of 91899.6%★★★★★
202399.41 of 93399.9%★★★★★

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202298.62 of 63499.7%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202696.412 of 144799.2%★★★★★
202595.824 of 145198.3%★★★★★
202493.750 of 145596.6%★★★★★
202392.074 of 145994.9%★★★★★
202292.562 of 145895.7%★★★★★
202198.73 of 144099.8%★★★★★
201996.28 of 142499.4%★★★★★
201892.443 of 140596.9%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202696.715 of 143499.0%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202696.314 of 145199.0%★★★★★
202594.843 of 145097.0%★★★★★
202494.740 of 146497.3%★★★★★
202395.133 of 146197.7%★★★★★
202294.747 of 146496.8%★★★★★
202196.823 of 144498.4%★★★★★
201994.826 of 143098.2%★★★★★
201896.010 of 141399.3%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202599.04 of 82199.5%★★★★★
202499.45 of 80199.4%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202691.025 of 114697.8%★★★★★
202588.184 of 117292.8%★★★★★
202487.096 of 116691.8%★★★★★
202385.8111 of 118390.6%★★★★★
202283.7140 of 119488.3%★★★★☆
202194.221 of 117298.2%★★★★★
201991.336 of 118397.0%★★★★★
201892.815 of 117898.7%★★★★★
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202696.917 of 77897.8%★★★★★
202593.739 of 77395.0%★★★★★
202494.038 of 79395.2%★★★★★
202394.528 of 78496.4%★★★★★
202296.816 of 78698.0%★★★★★
202199.45 of 74199.3%★★★★★
201997.76 of 73799.2%★★★★★
201898.25 of 69199.3%★★★★★
201798.33 of 69499.6%★★★★★
201696.99 of 69298.7%★★★★★
201597.27 of 70599.0%★★★★★
201498.29 of 62798.6%★★★★★
201396.120 of 67397.0%★★★★★
201287.819 of 66297.1%★★★★★
201188.512 of 64898.1%★★★★★
201087.617 of 64097.3%★★★★★
200989.214 of 63097.8%★★★★★

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202696.418 of 55396.7%★★★★★
202595.319 of 54696.5%★★★★★
202491.334 of 56093.9%★★★★★
202396.119 of 55996.6%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202696.216 of 73197.8%★★★★★
202593.334 of 73395.4%★★★★★
202491.944 of 73894.0%★★★★★
202391.646 of 73193.7%★★★★★
202294.822 of 73397.0%★★★★★
202199.32 of 70699.7%★★★★★
201996.89 of 68498.7%★★★★★
201897.33 of 65699.5%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202692.925 of 72596.6%★★★★★
202595.516 of 72997.8%★★★★★
202491.537 of 74395.0%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202697.013 of 73698.2%★★★★★
202592.644 of 73394.0%★★★★★
202495.128 of 75196.3%★★★★★
202395.520 of 74797.3%★★★★★
202297.414 of 74898.1%★★★★★
202198.89 of 71198.7%★★★★★
201998.06 of 69799.1%★★★★★
201898.62 of 66599.7%★★★★★

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202591.713 of 32896.0%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202541.9221 of 47853.8%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202692.222 of 64496.6%★★★★★
202584.486 of 64986.7%★★★★☆
202488.462 of 65290.5%★★★★★
202385.283 of 65687.3%★★★★☆
202290.638 of 65894.2%★★★★★
202197.46 of 63299.1%★★★★★
201995.310 of 62498.4%★★★★★
201895.59 of 59698.5%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Disabled (2022)100th percentile+3 vs school
African American (2025)100th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)100th percentile~ school
Female (2026)99th percentile~ school
Male (2026)99th percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile~ school
White (2026)98th percentile~ school
Middle school
Male (2026)98th percentile~ school
Female (2026)98th percentile~ school
African American (2026)97th percentile~ school
White (2026)97th percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile~ school
Multi-racial (2025)96th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)54th percentile-41 vs school
By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?
Science93%+25 vs state
Mathematics93%+33 vs state
Reading89%+33 vs state

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What people are saying
by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Open Quote We couldn’t be happier with this school! The teachers are wonderful and genuinely care about the kids. The entire school is incredibly organized, friendly, and so well run. There’s such a strong sense of community, and we always feel confident that our kids are surrounded by people who truly care about them. We’re so grateful to be part of this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 23, 2026

Open Quote I truly cannot overstate what an incredible school Endeavor Charter School is. I have three children enrolled, and our experience has been nothing short of exceptional in every way. The staff is completely all-in—caring, thoughtful, and deeply engaged—and my children genuinely love going to school because they feel valued, supported, and academically challenged. From teachers and counselors to office and lunch staff, all the way up to the directors, Endeavor is a community that truly feels like a family.

Each day, I know that when my children walk through the doors, they are not only safe and cared for, but also receiving a rigorous, high-quality education that pushes them to think critically, work hard, and grow both as scholars and as people. Beyond the excellent academic foundation, Endeavor offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including robust electives in middle school, as well as athletics, clubs, and competitive teams that allow students to explore their interests and strengths.

Endeavor Charter School is truly a gem. I am incredibly grateful that our family was fortunate enough to earn a spot, and I am confident that my children will leave Endeavor exceptionally well prepared for whatever educational paths and life experiences await them after graduation. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 10, 2019

Open Quote Endeavor is a success due to the hardworking teachers and the volunteer parents who dedicate themselves to making the school a success. I am grateful to the dedication of both as a parent to two children at the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 22, 2012

Open Quote This is my son's first year at Endeavor. I had heard many good things about the school, and had applied via the lottery for several years (for two of my children) without success. We were thrilled when my youngest, a second grader, got in, and we have not been disappointed. The teacher/child ratio is low, and allows the teachers to really focus on the needs of the children. All staff members I have had contact with have been involved and helpful, and seem to truly care about the future of these students. Teacher and parent involvement in extracurricular and fund-raising events has been exceptional. Within the classroom, the children are often engaged in hands-on activities that allow them to learn the curriculum in a different manner than a traditional classroom set-up. They perform science experiments 3-4 days a week, and I have been amazed at the conversations I have with my son about topics he is learning. I can tell he is gaining a deeper understanding of the subject than I ever noticed with my older children at this age. Field trips are an important part of the curriculum at Endeavor, and on average, classes experience two field trips each nine-week period. Fine arts is a big focus as well, and students have art, music and drama classes once a week.

When looking for alternative educational options for my children, I pored over many charter and magnet school websites. I visited several of the schools. I was most impressed with Endeavor's philosophy of experiential learning, and their core belief that all children deserve an excellent well-rounded education that includes community service, public speaking and character education as well as solid academics. We feel very fortunate to be a part of this community. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Endeavor Charter School

In the 2024-25 school year, 799 students attended Endeavor Charter School.

Yes! Endeavor Charter School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Endeavor Charter School are 73% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

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2020–21 through 2025–26 immunization ratesNewOct 19, 2026
2022–23 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026
2017–18 through 2025–26 attendance data & graduation ratesSep 2, 2026
2025–26 EOC & EOG test scoresSep 2, 2026


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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