Cary Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 852 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,981
Acceptance rate: 72%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cary Christian School
Kind	65
1	56
2	66
3	66
4	69
5	70
6	65
7	65
8	68
9	72
10	67
11	66
12	57

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

various

Year Founded

1996

Student Body

Total Students

852 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform Code

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus

PhysicsStatistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)
National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,981

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Tuition Notes

Kindergarten = $8,856. Grades 1-12 = $9,981. Activity Fee (grades 1-12) $234.

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

72%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Margaret Finnegan

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Mascot

Knights

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Armed Force Appreciation ClubChess Club

Community ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Habitat for HumanityInterct (Rotary Club)

Philosophy ClubRobotics Club

Society of St. GeorgeSociety of St. Monica

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubChoirs

NC Theater Conference Festival Team

School Notes

At Cary Christian School, our mission is to provide an excellent classical Christian 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.

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 $9,981 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Cary Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Cary Christian School is 72%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Cary Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Cary Christian School offer?

Cary Christian School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball 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: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, 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).

School Reviews

5 8/31/2024

Cary Christian School has been such a blessing to our family. The Classical Christian education model that they offer is top-notch, all grounded in a strong Biblical worldview. What we really appreciate is that the teachers don't just teach the kids what to think, but they teach the kids how to think critically, reason logically, and communicate effectively all while keeping Christ at the center. The whole school community feels like a true partner in helping us raise thoughtful, moral young adults. We are really grateful for the incredible teachers/staff/families at CCS who share the main goal of developing individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also wise, virus-free, and able to think deeply about their faith and the world around them.

- Posted by Parent - CCS mom entering our 6th year

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