Tel:
(919)354-8000 
Grades: PK - 12 | 361 students 
Established in 1975, Cresset has continuously offered education that includes college preparatory courses, competitive athletic teams, and a full fine arts program.
Cresset Christian Academy offers students in Preschool through grade 12 an opportunity for an education for eternity with a Biblical worldview.
Our mission is to equip each student to be a light for Jesus Christ by fostering the student's spiritual gifts and talents; by developing academic skills necessary for college preparation; and by encouraging social and personal growth.
Cresset Christian Academy intends to equip each student to be a light for Jesus Christ spiritually, scholastically, and socially.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 361 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 45% (NC School Avg.: 17%) |
| Students by Grade |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is The Hill Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Hill Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Durham Academy (0.5 miles away)
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