Thales Academy Holly Springs Pre–k–5 is a nonsectarian, co–ed rural elementary school in Holly Springs, NC, serving grades PK through 5.
The school enrolls 236 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 14 teachers.
Approximately 13.7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
As a Pre–K to 5th grade private school, it offers education in a rural setting near other early learning centers and elementary schools in Holly Springs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
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 Thales Academy Holly Springs Pre-k-5?
The application deadline for Thales Academy Holly Springs Pre-k-5 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Thales Academy Holly Springs Pre-k-5 is New School Montessori Center (3.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holly Springs KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holly Springs KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
300 Earnie Ln
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-0220
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-0220
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
801 Earp Street
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 552-3196
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 552-3196
2 miles
Gr: NS-K
New School Montessori Center ![New School Montessori Center Photo]( "New School Montessori Center Photo")
Montessori School
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 303-3636
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 303-3636
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Kildaire KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3901 Kildaire Farm Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 303-7767
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 303-7767
4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori Creative Learning School
Montessori School
402 Upchurch St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 372-8181
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 372-8181
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
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