Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Quest Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Quest Academy's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quest Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest Academy's ranking?
Quest Academy is ranked #3 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Quest Academy often compared to?
Quest Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Magellan Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Quest Academy?
143 students attend Quest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Quest Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quest Academy?
Quest Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quest Academy offer ?
Quest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Quest Academy part of?
Quest Academy is part of Quest Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Quest Academy located?
Quest Academy is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 17 other public schools located in North Raleigh.
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