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Thales Academy of Cary

Independent school · Grades K–10

Raleigh, NC

1120 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 7 independent schools in Raleigh

In Raleigh, North Carolina, Thales Academy of Cary is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 10th grade. About 436 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. 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 K–10
Students
436
Teachers
32.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 241 girls, 195 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of independent schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.

    Students by grade

    K93
    172
    247
    350
    442
    527
    656
    727
    914
    108

    Student body

    White69%
    Asian21%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Two or more races0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Thales Academy of Cary 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 Thales Academy of Cary

    What grades does Thales Academy of Cary serve?

    Thales Academy of Cary serves grades K–10.

    How many students attend Thales Academy of Cary?

    About 436 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Thales Academy of Cary?

    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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