Very Good
#464 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 18% in state
Peak Charter Academy
Elementary School · Peak Charter Academy · Apex, NC
A charter elementary school in Apex, NC where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC 27502
- Math 80% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peak Charter Academy score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peak Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,088
Median home value
$491,900
Median rent
$1,786/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baucom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Salem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Thales Academy Apex K-5Private · tuition | 5.3private | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Montessori Creative Learning SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peak Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Peak Charter Academy is listed in Peak Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peak Charter Academy
Peak Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Apex, NC, part of Peak Charter Academy, serving approximately 775 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peak Charter Academy
What grades does Peak Charter Academy serve?
Peak Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Peak Charter Academy?
Peak Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peak Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Peak Charter Academy is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peak Charter Academy rank in NC?
Peak Charter Academy ranks #464 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Peak Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Peak Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Peak Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peak Charter Academy has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Peak Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Peak Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Peak Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Peak Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peak Charter Academy?
19.0% of students at Peak Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (919) 377-1552
- Area population (ZIP 27502)
- 47,436
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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