Top 3 Best Orange County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,074 students in Orange County, NC.
The top ranked private preschools in Orange County, NC include Montessori Day School, Emerson Waldorf School and St. Thomas More Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
29% of private preschools in Orange County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Orange County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hillsborough Christian Academy
Hillsborough Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
121 Orange High School Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-0888
Grades: NS-9
| 134 students
Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp
Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp Photo - An elementary student doing her math work using Montessori materials. The Montessori math curriculum includes using concrete methods of learning abstract concepts.
Montessori School
(16)
109 Millstone Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-2090
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Emerson Waldorf School
Emerson Waldorf School Photo - 4th grade
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
6211 New Jericho Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1858
Grades: NS-12
| 287 students
Montessori Day School
Montessori Day School Photo
Montessori School
1702 Legion Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-3339
Grades: PK-3
| 63 students
St. Thomas More Catholic School
(Catholic)
920 Carmichael St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-6242
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Chapel Hill KinderCare
Chapel Hill KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
210 South Elliot Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-7223
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1162 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-9022
Grades: NS-PK
| 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Orange County, North Carolina

Orange County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3501 Nc Highway 54 W Ste E
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-2700
Grades: PK-1
| 35 students
7500 Schley Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-7200
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Orange County, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Orange County, NC include Montessori Day School, Emerson Waldorf School and St. Thomas More Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Orange County, NC?
7 private preschools are located in Orange County, NC.
How diverse are private preschools in Orange County, NC?
Orange County, NC private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Orange County, NC?
29% of private preschools in Orange County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Recent Articles

Montessori Schools
Montessori Schools
Montessori schools are popular world-wide with parents of children in the primary grades.
How To Find A Summer Program
How To Find A Summer Program
Sending your children to a summer program or camp keeps them active in fun-filled settings. We explore your options.
Leadership, Legacy, and Learning: Pillars of Top Schools
Leadership, Legacy, and Learning: Pillars of Top Schools
We explore the key elements contributing to the success of leading private schools, highlighting the importance of strong leadership, a rich legacy, and a focus on comprehensive learning experiences.