Cary Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513

At Cary Christian School, our mission is to provide an excellent classical education founded upon a biblical worldview.

All subjects are taught as part of an integrated whole, with the Scriptures at the center, serving as the hub of all knowledge.

As a result, students learn to interrelate and examine knowledge, allowing them to view their studies as a unified effort.

The focus of this effort is to see God's sovereignty over all and to glorify Him.

Graduates are eqipped academically, socially, and emotionally to flourish in the modern world.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 828 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,652
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Cary Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

various

Year Founded

1996

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

828 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

and Physics, Biology, Calculus, Statistics

Average SAT score

1248

Average ACT score

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,652

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

1/2 Day Kindergarten = $5,676 Full Day Kindergarten = $7368 1st - 12th grade = $7,836

Admissions Director

Margaret Finnegan

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Armed Force Appreciation Club, Community Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Habitat for Humanity, Interct (Rotary Club), Philosophy Club, Robotics Club, Society of St. George, Society of St. Monica

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Choirs, NC Theater Conference Festival Team

School Notes

At Cary Christian School, our mission is to provide an excellent classical education founded upon a biblical worldview.
Teachers intentionally pursue their students, calling out the best in them.Parents are our partners in their children's education.
Our strategy centers around cultivating six key habits that foster a learning-mindset culture.
We make sure school is a safe place to make mistakes and grow from them.
Our classrooms foster Meaningful and enjoyable learning because they are centered around relationship and conversation.
Our aim is for our children to know Christ and to flourish through Him.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cary Christian School cost?

Cary Christian School's tuition is approximately $8,652 for private students.

What sports does Cary Christian School offer?

Cary Christian School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Cary Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Cary Christian School's ranking?

Cary Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Cary Christian School?

The application deadline for Cary Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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