Thales Academy Waxhaw K-8
Independent school · Grades K–8
Waxhaw, NC
8012 New Town Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 338% since 2019–20
In Waxhaw, North Carolina, Thales Academy Waxhaw K-8 is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 504 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 338% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 8 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–8
- Students
- 504
- Teachers
- 32 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 264 girls, 240 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Waxhaw K-8 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 Thales Academy Waxhaw K-8
What grades does Thales Academy Waxhaw K-8 serve?
Thales Academy Waxhaw K-8 serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Thales Academy Waxhaw K-8?
About 504 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Thales Academy Waxhaw K-8?
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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