Cary Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Cary, NC
1500 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Cary since at least 2011
In Cary, North Carolina, Cary Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 789 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 789
- Teachers
- 79.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 404 girls, 385 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 84% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cary Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cary Academy
What grades does Cary Academy serve?
Cary Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Cary Academy?
About 789 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cary Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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