Azita Wilson
Keller Williams Legacy
(984) 477-1827
58 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$525K - $1.3M Price Range
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
$32,650
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
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
45.5%
Asian
31.3%
Two or more races
10.1%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
3.7%
School Rankings
#1
Best Private HS in North Carolina
#2
Best College Prep Private High Schools in North Carolina
#4
Best HS For Stem in North Carolina
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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
North Carolina State University
113 Students
Duke University
108 Students
Wake Forest University
57 Students
Emory University
44 Students
University of Virginia
43 Students
New York University
42 Students
Vanderbilt University
41 Students
Elon University
39 Students
Davidson College
32 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
38 Students
Psychology
31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
29 Students
Computer Science
29 Students
Economics
27 Students
Chemistry
25 Students
History
21 Students
Engineering
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/30/2024
I would not recommend this school. They are not kind. I am disappointed. I have even been treated unkindly by faculty.
7/11/2024
Cary Academy is a fantastic school, everyone is included, loved, and respected. They don't look at you as a person but they truly see you for the individual that you are.
12/30/2023
One thing I would like to change is the protocol for hiring teachers. Some teachers (the ones hired many years ago) are absolutely amazing, and are a huge highlight of my time here. However, recently hired teachers seem to be hired from a desire to diversify (which is great, but not when the teachers are inadequate and not qualified) and have led to a decrease in my regard for the school.
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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Azita Wilson
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Scott Korbin
Scott Korbin
Compass -- Cary
(833) 591-1589
97 Total Sales
18 Near This School
$270K - $2.1M Price Range
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Kendra Kohut
Kendra Kohut
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh
(855) 642-8523
49 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$435K - $510K Price Range
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Mike Tefft
Mike Tefft
RE/MAX EXECUTIVE
(855) 578-2083
77 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$657,900 Price
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Dixie Hayman
Dixie Hayman
Keller Williams Realty Cary
(866) 826-1185
54 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$275,000 Price
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Jennifer Patterson
Jennifer Patterson
Keller Williams Elite Realty
(984) 287-7749
113 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$736,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$201K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$542,798
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$137,618
% of College Grads
62.2%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
3,146 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
47.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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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
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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Downtown Cary
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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
Preston
Community of high-end homes built to attract tech talent to Cary
Cary Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1500 N Harrison Ave in Cary, NC. Annual tuition is $32,650. 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 $542,798. 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.