Cary Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 789 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,500
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cary Academy
6	98
7	108
8	107
9	123
10	123
11	116
12	114

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Year Founded

1997

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Campus Size

66 acres

School Motto

Cultivating bold lifelong learners and world changers.

Student Body

Total Students

789 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

49%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

89 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

83%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no uniforms

Number of AP Courses

25 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,500

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% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$12,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Hether Clarkson

Admissions Associate

Tanya Lucas

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Charger

School Notes

Cary Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school serving grades 6 - 12.
Since it opened in 1997, Cary Academy has created a true learning community, one that prides itself on the pillars of the school's mission - discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence.

Cary Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school serving grades 6 - 12.
Since it opened in 1997, Cary Academy has created a true learning community, one that prides itself on the pillars of the school's mission - discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Trey Murphy III, NBA Player -
- Kavi Gibson, Gatorade North Carolina Boys’ Cross Country Player of the Year -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cary Academy cost?

Cary Academy's tuition is approximately $20,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Cary Academy?

The acceptance rate of Cary Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

Who are famous alumni from Cary Academy?

Cary Academy famous alumni include: Trey Murphy III, NBA Player and Kavi Gibson, Gatorade North Carolina Boys’ Cross Country Player of the Year.

What sports does Cary Academy offer?

Cary Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Cary Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Cary Academy's ranking?

Cary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest average SAT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Cary Academy?

The application deadline for Cary Academy is Jan. 15.

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