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Knightdale ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 447 students in Knightdale, NC, 11% of all K-12 students in Knightdale, NC are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NC state average of 8%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Knightdale ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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Thales Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students
525 Carolinian Avenue
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 295-5954
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Knightdale KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
200 Forest Dr.
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-4166
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Knightdale, NC ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
447
Students
+5,487.5% (+439 students) 10-yr
$5,300
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
-90.0% (-90.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+200.0% (+8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Knightdale)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
882 Schools
# Students
447 Students
137,049 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025447179179
2024447171172
2023547169174
2022417173185
2021417166180
2020213157171
20198162175
20188158172
20178175180
20168172178
20158164167
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% Students of Color
10%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202510%24%34%
202410%23%34%
202346%23%33%
2020100%20%32%
2019100%20%31%
2018100%19%31%
2017100%21%32%
2016100%21%32%
2015100%21%32%
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0.22
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.220.580.65
20240.220.580.65
20230.630.580.65
20220.510.560.64
20210.510.550.64
20200.530.540.64
20190.000.530.63
20180.000.530.63
20170.000.510.61
20160.000.510.61
20150.000.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
202338%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
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# Black Students
14 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%7%7%
20243%7%7%
20226%7%7%
20216%7%7%
20207%7%8%
2019100%7%7%
2018100%7%7%
2017100%6%7%
2016100%7%7%
2015100%7%8%
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# White Students
394 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
88%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202588%59%52%
202488%60%52%
202347%59%52%
202264%62%54%
202164%63%54%
202063%64%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
2%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%25%26%
20242%24%26%
202312%26%25%
202228%25%25%
202128%24%25%
202028%22%24%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202319:110:111:1
202226:110:111:1
202126:110:111:1
202024:110:112:1
20194:110:112:1
20184:110:112:1
20174:110:112:1
20164:110:112:1
20154:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,300
$13,292

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearKnightdale, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$5,300$13,414$15,012
2024$5,300$11,105$13,254
2023$5,300$10,360$12,626
2022$5,300$9,667$12,187
2021$5,300$9,687$11,800
2020$5,300$9,867$11,512
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Knightdale, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Knightdale, NC is Thales Academy.
How many private schools are located in Knightdale?
2 private schools are located in Knightdale.
What percentage of students in Knightdale go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Knightdale are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).

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