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#323 of 404 private schools in NC
Thales Academy Apex K-5
Elementary School · Apex, NC
A private elementary school in Apex, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1177 AMBERGATE STA, Apex, NC 27502
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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Where Thales Academy Apex K-5 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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 | 0.5 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Montessori Creative Learning SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Salem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Peak Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 775 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Thales Academy Apex K-5 is listed in Apex, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Thales Academy Apex K-5
Thales Academy Apex K-5 is a private elementary school in Apex, NC, serving approximately 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thales Academy Apex K-5
What grades does Thales Academy Apex K-5 serve?
Thales Academy Apex K-5 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thales Academy Apex K-5?
Thales Academy Apex K-5 has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thales Academy Apex K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Thales Academy Apex K-5 is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Thales Academy Apex K-5 rank in NC?
Thales Academy Apex K-5 ranks #323 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Thales Academy Apex K-5's MySchoolScout rating?
Thales Academy Apex K-5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Thales Academy Apex K-5 a private school?
Yes, Thales Academy Apex K-5 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 Thales Academy Apex K-5 a religious school?
No, Thales Academy Apex K-5 is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Phone
- (919) 303-3108
- Area population (ZIP 27502)
- 47,436
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 27502; 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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