Tillery Charter Academy

Located at 170 Academy Street in Biscoe, North Carolina, Tillery Charter Academy operates as an open, independent charter district serving families within a rural distant setting. Designed as a focused single-school district, the academy provides an engaging educational pathway for elementary and early middle school students, encompassing grades Kindergarten through 7th grade. Its primary community setting allows the district to foster a close-knit, accessible environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners prior to their transition into secondary education.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 231 pupils across its elementary and middle school grade levels. Tillery Charter Academy maintains a robust staffing model to support learning and development, employing over 33 full-time equivalent teachers alongside dedicated support personnel, resulting in a total workforce of roughly 35 staff members. This generous staffing structure yields a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 7 to 1, ensuring individualized instruction and strong academic support. For parents seeking a personalized learning atmosphere and researchers analyzing small-scale rural charter models, the academy offers a dynamic example of community-focused public charter education.