Arts Based School

The Arts Based School is the sole public charter elementary and middle school serving grades K-8 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This unique institution focuses on integrating the arts into its curriculum, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that appears to be paying dividends in academic performance.

With a diverse student population and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, the Arts Based School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of North Carolina elementary schools over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's math and reading proficiency rates exceed the state average in the majority of grade levels, with particularly strong performance in the upper elementary and middle school grades. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates are impressive, surpassing the state average by over 5 percentage points in both 5th and 8th grades.

The Arts Based School appears to be a high-performing, well-rounded institution that is effectively serving its diverse student population through a focus on the arts and a commitment to academic excellence. The school's consistent high rankings and strong test scores suggest it is a valuable educational option for families in the Winston-Salem area.