Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bonnie Cone Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy's student population of 546 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
52%
25%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonnie Cone Classical Academy's ranking?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is ranked #1048 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bonnie Cone Classical Academy often compared to?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Corvian Community School, Lake Norman Charter, Bradford Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bonnie Cone Classical Academy?
546 students attend Bonnie Cone Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bonnie Cone Classical Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonnie Cone Classical Academy?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bonnie Cone Classical Academy offer ?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bonnie Cone Classical Academy part of?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is part of Bonnie Cone Classical Academy School District.
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