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#334 of 404 private schools in NC

Salisbury Academy

Elementary School · Salisbury, NC

A private elementary school in Salisbury, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2210 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD N, Salisbury, NC 28147

  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,242.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index27%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment192
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Salisbury 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 Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salisbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,770

Median home value

$241,600

Median rent

$1,036/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White84.4%
Black11.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Isenberg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.5 mi486Compare →
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–80.9 mi153Compare →
North Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–121.7 mi384Compare →
Summit Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.3K–81.8 mi171Compare →

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.

Salisbury Academy is listed in Salisbury, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Salisbury Academy

Salisbury Academy is a private elementary school in Salisbury, NC, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salisbury Academy

What grades does Salisbury Academy serve?

Salisbury Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Salisbury Academy?

Salisbury Academy has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Salisbury Academy rank in NC?

Salisbury Academy ranks #334 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Salisbury Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Salisbury Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Salisbury Academy a private school?

Yes, Salisbury Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Salisbury Academy a religious school?

No, Salisbury Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
192
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Rowan County
Area population (ZIP 28147)
25,189
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
41.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 28147; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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