ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

Clara Science Academy

Independent school · Grades K–7

Greensboro, NC

2812 E Bessemer Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of 2 independent schools in Greensboro

In Greensboro, North Carolina, Clara Science Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 7th grade. About 26 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school day runs about 8 hours, 195 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–7
Students
26
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 14 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 8 hours
School year
195 days
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about Clara Science Academy.

    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by grade

    K10
    13
    23
    33
    41
    52
    63
    71

    Student body

    Black85%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Two or more races4%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Clara Science Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about Clara Science Academy

    What grades does Clara Science Academy serve?

    Clara Science Academy serves grades K–7.

    How many students attend Clara Science Academy?

    About 26 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Clara Science 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.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    St. Pius X Catholic School

    Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

    The only Catholic school in Greensboro

    Greensboro, NC2.5 mi

    BOverall grade437 students14 students per teacher

    Lionheart Academy of the Triad

    Special education school · Grades 4–12

    Growing: enrollment up 75% since 2017–18

    Greensboro, NC3.1 mi

    BOverall grade70 students10 students per teacher

    Hope Academy Gso

    Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8

    Growing: enrollment up 142% since 2017–18

    Greensboro, NC4.3 mi

    A-Overall grade116 students8 students per teacher

    Lawndale Baptist School

    Early childhood program · Kindergarten only

    One of 3 preschools in Greensboro

    Greensboro, NC4.7 mi

    B+Overall grade15 students15 students per teacher

    Canterbury School

    Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8

    The smallest classes of any Christian school in Greensboro

    Greensboro, NC4.8 mi

    B+Overall grade302 students6 students per teacher