The average private preschool acceptance rate in North Carolina is 79% per year (2025).
The most selective school in North Carolina is Durham Academy, with an acceptance rate of 18%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 18%
75%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 48%
Most Selective Private Preschools in North Carolina (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: PK-12
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 21%
Grades: NS-12
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Peace Rose Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
2173 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-2812
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-2812
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
St. Egbert Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
1705 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Trinity Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
2722 Us Highway 601 S
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 284-4590
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 284-4590
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1201 Patetown Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Grades: NS-12
5041 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Rank: #1111.
Asheville Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: PK-8
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
Rank: #1212.
Lucy Daniels School![Lucy Daniels School Photo - Two kindergarteners discuss next steps on their projects]( "Lucy Daniels School Photo - Two kindergarteners discuss next steps on their projects")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
9003 Weston Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-1400
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-1400
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: NS-12
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
Rank: #1414.
Montessori Childrens School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-6
714 Bates Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 938-3826
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 938-3826
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: NS-8
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
212 Boyce Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: PK-12
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
4112 Garland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Faith Christian School![Faith Christian School Photo]( "Faith Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
St. Gabriel Catholic School![St. Gabriel Catholic School Photo]( "St. Gabriel Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-5
3028 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-2409
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-2409
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
4911 Neal Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
536 S Main St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Myrtle Grove Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
806 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-2067
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-2067
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-12
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Rank: #3030.
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: PK-12
919 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Covenant Classical School![Covenant Classical School Photo]( "Covenant Classical School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3200 Patrick Henry Dr S
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 792-1854
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 792-1854
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
New Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1420 Hoke Loop Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
12804 Norwood Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 238-9201
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 238-9201
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
3007 Country Club Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-0100
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-0100
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Carolina average private preschools acceptance rate?
The North Carolina average private preschools acceptance rate is 79% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in North Carolina?
The top ranked private preschools in North Carolina include Durham Academy, Charlotte Country Day School and The Montessori School Of Raleigh.
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