Excellent
#397 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 15% in state
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Pine Springs Preparatory Academy · Holly Springs, NC
A charter elementary school in Holly Springs, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1729 N. Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Math 75% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Springs Preparatory Academy score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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).
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Where Pine Springs Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat 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
$125,681
Median home value
$474,700
Median rent
$1,718/mo
College educated
64.7%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27540; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Oakview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Holly Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Apex ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 629 | 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.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,536NCES 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.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is listed in Pine Springs Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Holly Springs, NC, part of Pine Springs Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 1,268 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
What grades does Pine Springs Preparatory Academy serve?
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pine Springs Preparatory Academy?
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Springs Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Springs Preparatory Academy rank in NC?
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy ranks #397 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pine Springs Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Pine Springs Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Springs Preparatory Academy has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Pine Springs Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pine Springs Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Pine Springs Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (919) 439-9448
- Area population (ZIP 27540)
- 45,993
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 27540; 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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