Rise Academy in Winston Salem, NC enrolls 19 students in kindergarten through first grade in a city–based, co–educational setting with a Baptist affiliation.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Approximately 78% of the student body represents students of color, ranking Rise Academy among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity.
Rise Academy participates in other school associations and serves families seeking early elementary education in a midsize city environment.
Tuition and additional specific academic programs are not listed; families may consider local averages when comparing private school options in Winston Salem.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Rise Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rise Academy?
The application deadline for Rise Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rise Academy is Salem Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School (1.8 miles away)
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1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
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(336) 725-1651
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(336) 725-1651
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(336) 721-2643
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Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 724-9460
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(336) 724-9460
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429 S Broad St
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(336) 725-6113
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(336) 725-6113
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Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
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429 S Broad St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-6113
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-6113
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4135 Thomasville Rd.
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(336) 785-0527
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(336) 785-0527
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(336) 721-1110
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-1110
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(336) 721-7632
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(336) 721-7632
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(336) 722-7204
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
1.8 miles
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2415 Silas Creek Pkwy
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(336) 725-1651
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 725-1651
2.5 miles
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(336) 724-9460
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(336) 725-6113
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(336) 725-6113
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(336) 391-8206
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(336) 722-7204
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(336) 722-7204
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 725-1651
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 119 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
429 S Broad St
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(336) 725-6113
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(336) 725-6113
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