Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite is a nonsectarian private school in Albemarle, NC, offering co–ed education for grades 1 through 12 in a midsize city setting.
The school serves a total enrollment of 35 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 5 teachers.
Approximately 10.7% of enrolled students identify as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
This Albemarle private school focuses on elementary and secondary education with a special program emphasis.
Located in a city community, Scholars Academy provides education for families seeking small enrollment sizes in North Carolina.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite?
The application deadline for Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite is Hopewell Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston (0.1 miles away)
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Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston ![Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3821 NW Cary Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 283-4344
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 283-4344
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cary Academy
(1)
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Accelerator School Llc
Special Program Emphasis
111-100 Competition Center Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 208-9379
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 208-9379
3.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Triangle Montessori Academy ![Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.]( "Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.")
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston ![Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy - Cary Preston Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3821 NW Cary Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 283-4344
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 283-4344
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Cranfield Academy - Cary ![Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo]( "Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo")
Montessori School
150 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 Deep River Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
8954.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
8956.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Moncure School Road
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-3725
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-3725
8956.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2655 Hamlet Chapel Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 967-9925
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 967-9925
8957.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Andrews Store Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7069
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7069
8958.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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