Peak Charter Academy

Peak Charter Academy is a single K–8 charter school in Apex, North Carolina, serving 651 students as part of the Peak Charter Academy district. It earns a 5-star rating in every reported year and ranks in the 98th percentile statewide, making it one of North Carolina's top schools.

The school's academic performance is consistently far above state averages. For 2025–2026, average math proficiency was 82.9% versus 59.9% statewide; reading was 83.7% versus 56.0%; and science was 92.6% versus 68.2%. Every grade and subject exceeded the state average, with 6th grade reading showing the largest gap at +34.5 points. Science achievement is exceptionally high, with 5th and 8th grade scores above 92% in the latest year. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2% compared to 24.2% statewide, and 14.9% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Its student-teacher ratio is 18.4 to 1.

Over the past three years, Peak Charter Academy improved from a rank of 72nd in 2023–2024 to 36th in 2025–2026, out of about 1,500 schools. Math and reading proficiency both rose year over year. The only area needing attention is middle-grade math, which declines from 90.4% in 3rd grade to 71.2% in 8th grade, though those scores still outpace state averages by large margins. Overall, this school combines elite academic results in reading and science with strong attendance and a supportive economic profile, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a high-performing charter school.