Kerr-vance Academy
Tel:
(252) 492-0018
- Kerr-Vance Academy was founded in 1968 as Vance Academy. It is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational college preparatory day school.
- We, the faculty, administrators, and Board of Trustees strive to provide, for students of Kerr Vance Academy, an intensive liberal arts, college preparatory program in an atmosphere where ethical values are stressed.
- We endeavor to instill concern in each student for the welfare of his community, country, and world.
- We strive to recognize the individual differences and needs of our students and to guide every student toward intellectual excellence and good character.
- We strive to foster intellectual curiosity, physical development, creativity, and social and moral values.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 279 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Kerr-vance Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Student Body
Total Students | 279 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 4% State avg.: 18% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Grades: PK-12 | 251 students
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583 Old County Home Road
Henderson, NC 27537
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251 - Chapel Hill Grades: NS-12 | 279 students
40.8 miles
6211 New Jericho Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1858 40.8 NS-12
279 - Durham Grades: K-12 | 134 students
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809 Proctor St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040 33.2 K-12
134 - Durham Grades: PK-12 | 1229 students
36.2 miles
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 493-5787 36.2 PK-12
1229 - Raleigh Grades: PK-12 | 1189 students
30.1 miles
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900 30.1 PK-12
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