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Cary Academy
Private Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
1500 N Harrison Ave,
Cary, NC
787
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Michael Ehrhardt, Head Of School
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$29,950
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
103
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
720
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
White
54%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.1%
Two or more races
8%
Black
7.8%
Hispanic
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best College Prep Private High Schools in North Carolina
#1
Best Private HS in North Carolina
#3
Best HS For Stem in North Carolina
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
193 Students
Duke University
108 Students
North Carolina State University
106 Students
Wake Forest University
57 Students
New York University
46 Students
Emory University
45 Students
Vanderbilt University
41 Students
University of Virginia
40 Students
Elon University
39 Students
Stanford University
35 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
74 Students
Biology
42 Students
Political Science and Government
36 Students
Computer Science
32 Students
Psychology
31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
29 Students
Economics
29 Students
Chemistry
24 Students
History
21 Students
Communications
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/7/2020
Cary Academy offers an amazing education that offers many opportunities to prepare students for college. We have excellent college counselors that do a really good job of advising students every step of the way through the application process.
7/27/2020
Cary Academy has great resources and definitely prepares students for college. As a student, I love the classes and teachers. I think we can improve our diversity and sports, but overall it is a phenomenal school.
5/25/2020
Private school with high tuition rate but incredible variety of courses and opportunities. The school strives for discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/23/2023
Cary Academy is truly a wonderful school, though I would like two more improvements: The pricey lunch money. Even if you bring lunch from home, you still have to pay for it, which is disappointing. The school lunch would also need an improvement: It is too much for my liking. Overall, it is a great...
4/17/2021
I am a recent alumni of Cary Academy. Cary Academy is more of a business than a school. Rather than the success of their students, all the administration cares about is their public image and money. I say this, and the reason that I ranked teachers in the middle is because when I started my educatio...
4/1/2018
I feel extremely fortunate to have had this school recommended to me in 5th grade. No one in our family has ever attended a private school, but for our graduating senior, it gave him the exact formula for his personal success. The college counselors are wonderful too.
10/7/2017
I emplore you not to send your kids here. Once they get into the upperschool, CA traps them by messing with their class rank if they leave.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Lisa Hayes
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Chris Phelan
Chris Phelan
Keller Williams Realty Cary
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24 Total Sales
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$197K - $200K Price Range
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Bill Stevenson
Bill Stevenson
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(984) 204-7266
197 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$942,000 Price
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Johnnyette Taylor
Johnnyette Taylor
Johnnyette Taylor Realty
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27 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$900,000 Price
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Jo Smith
Jo Smith
Northside Realty Inc.
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82 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$365,000 Price
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Tammy Orebaugh
Tammy Orebaugh
Responds QuicklyFlex Realty
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26 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$545K - $921K Price Range
Map
About North Cary
List Price Range
$225K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
37
Average Home Value
$561,538
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Household Income
$126,829
% of College Grads
62.4%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
3,153 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
46.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,473 - $5,770 per month
- Hawthorne at the Parkway
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 800+ Sq Ft
- 10300 Kingsclere Dr
- Cary, NC
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Parks in this Area
Veterans Freedom Park
Downtown Cary Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Apex Community Park
Cary Dog Park
Godbold Park
Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area
Lexie Lane Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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Weston
Cozy suburban community with nearby Lake Crabtree and Raleigh access
South Cary
Urban access meets natural beauty just outside of Raleigh-Durham
Cary Towne Center
Peaceful suburban living near the heart of Cary
Wade
Modern up-and-coming planned subdivision next to Lenovo Center
Cary Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1500 N Harrison Ave in Cary, NC. Annual tuition is $29,950. The school has a total enrollment of 787 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Cary Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.78, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $561,538. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cardinal Gibbons High School, Iron Academy, Fusion Academy Raleigh, and more. Learn more about what Cary has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cary Academy.