True Light Shines Academy in Wake Forest, NC, is a rural K12 private school with a total enrollment of 25 students.
The school maintains a studentteacher ratio of 6:1, supported by three teachers and multiple teacher assistants.
True Light Shines Academy offers coeducational, in-person programs spanning kindergarten through 12th grade.
While not affiliated with any denomination, True Light Shines Academy is a faith based organization that includes daily Bible based teachings and discussions.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for True Light Shines Academy?
The application deadline for True Light Shines Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to True Light Shines Academy is Thales Academy (3.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wake Forest KinderCare (2.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Wake Forest KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1201 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-9982
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-9982
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
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(919) 570-1005
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-1005
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Gr: NS-K
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Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 435-2715
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 435-2715
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802 Mill St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-2360
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-2360
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(Catholic)
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(919) 556-7613
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-7613
4.3 miles
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