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#218 of 404 private schools in NC

Thales Academy of Raleigh

Elementary School · Raleigh, NC

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

Private

8151 TOWN DR, Raleigh, NC 27616

  • 17.5:1 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)
C-1.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+10.0 / 10
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Diversity Index75%
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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Enrollment456
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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 Thales Academy of Raleigh 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,315/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), 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

$81,534

Median home value

$314,800

Median rent

$1,514/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

55.7%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White39.0%
Hispanic19.7%
Black18.9%
Two or More11.6%
Asian10.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fox Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–50.3 mi438Compare →
North Raleigh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1privatePK–121.2 mi1,512Compare →
River Bend ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–51.4 mi683Compare →

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.

Thales Academy of Raleigh is listed in Raleigh, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Thales Academy of Raleigh

Thales Academy of Raleigh is a private elementary school in Raleigh, NC, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thales Academy of Raleigh

What grades does Thales Academy of Raleigh serve?

Thales Academy of Raleigh serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Thales Academy of Raleigh?

Thales Academy of Raleigh has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thales Academy of Raleigh?

The student-teacher ratio at Thales Academy of Raleigh is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Thales Academy of Raleigh rank in NC?

Thales Academy of Raleigh ranks #218 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Thales Academy of Raleigh's MySchoolScout rating?

Thales Academy of Raleigh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 of Raleigh a private school?

Yes, Thales Academy of Raleigh 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 of Raleigh a religious school?

No, Thales Academy of Raleigh is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
456
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Wake County
Area population (ZIP 27616)
61,161
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
34.9
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 27616; 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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