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Salisbury Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11

Salisbury, NC

2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N, Salisbury, NC 28147

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in North Carolina
  • Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Salisbury since at least 2011

In Salisbury, North Carolina, Salisbury Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 11th grade. About 197 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 34% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–11
Students
197
Teachers
34.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 105 girls, 92 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in North Carolina (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of independent schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    147’11–12159’13–14196’17–18193’19–20192’21–22197’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K31
    K21
    119
    220
    323
    423
    519
    621
    725
    814
    94
    104
    114

    Student body

    White87%
    Black10%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Salisbury 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?

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    Questions about Salisbury Academy

    What grades does Salisbury Academy serve?

    Salisbury Academy serves grades Pre-K–11.

    How many students attend Salisbury Academy?

    About 197 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Salisbury 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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