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Best North Carolina Private Daycares & Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 512 private daycares & preschools serving 97,589 students in North Carolina.

The private daycares & preschools in North Carolina include Asheville Christian Academy, Arendell Parrott Academy, and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.

The average tuition cost is $12,054, which is lower than the North Carolina average tuition cost of $13,306.

53% of private daycares & preschools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 512
# Students Served: 97,589

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 512
# Students Served: 97,589

North Carolina Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

512

Private Schools

97,589

Students

$12,054

Avg. Tuition

16

Avg. Class Size

23%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Carolina?

The private daycares & preschools in North Carolina include Asheville Christian Academy, Arendell Parrott Academy, and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in North Carolina?

512 private daycares & preschools are located in North Carolina.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in North Carolina?

The average tuition cost is $12,054, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,306.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in North Carolina?

North Carolina private daycares & preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?

53% of private daycares & preschools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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