Oldest Private Preschools in North Carolina

The average private preschool in North Carolina was founded around 1984 (2024).
The oldest private preschool in North Carolina is Ravenscroft, founded in 1862.
Year Founded Range: 1862 1964 Avg. Year Founded: 1940

Oldest Private Preschools in North Carolina (2024)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Ravenscroft
Ravenscroft Photo - Ravenscroft serves students in grades PreK-12 and has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: center for student life; two dining halls; innovation and technology centers; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; many STEM labs; dedicated Health Center and so much more.
(15)
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-12
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Rank: #22.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-8
217 South 4th St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
Rank: #33.
Concordia Christian Day School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: PK-8
215 5th Avenue SE
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-3011
Rank: #44.
St. Paul Catholic School
St. Paul Catholic School Photo - Art Class is fun!
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
3007 Country Club Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-0100
Rank: #55.
Immaculata Catholic School
Immaculata Catholic School Photo - With small class sizes, our students form deep and lasting friendships.
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: PK-8
721 Burch Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5847
Rank: #66.
Adventist Christian Academy
Adventist Christian Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
4601 Emory Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-4351
Rank: #77.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
1601 Edgerton St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-1931
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Durham Academy
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: PK-12
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Summit School Inc
Summit School Inc Photo - Summit Library
(3)
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: NS-9
2100 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
Rank: #1010.
St. Patrick Catholic School
St. Patrick Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: PK-8
1620 Marlborough Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-12
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Rank: #1212.
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: NS-8
704 St. Michael's Lane
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-4382
Rank: #1313.
St. Stephens Lutheran School
St. Stephens Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
Founding Date: 1943
Grades: PK-8
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Rank: #1414.
Saint Peter Catholic School
Saint Peter Catholic School Photo - Building the leaders of tomorrow upon the foundation of Christ since 1946
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-8
2606 E. 5th St.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-3529
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Duke School
Duke School Photo - Welcome to Duke School! Our students love learning; visit us and see why!
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
3716 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 768-9035
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
4145 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 887-2613
Rank: #1717.
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
4225 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-0067
Rank: #1818.
Salem Baptist Christian School
Salem Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(6)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-12
429 S Broad St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-6113
Rank: #1919.
St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - We love our school!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: NS-5
2415 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 725-1651
Rank: #2020.
The Raleigh School
The Raleigh School Photo - At the elementary school, we engage children's hands, hearts and minds every day — in the classroom as well as in our many outdoor spaces. Using an inquiry-based approach, our teachers help build critical and creative thinking skills.
(13)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: NS-5
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Rank: #2121.
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School Photo - Here is our student body in the Church!
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
201 S. Chapman Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 275-1522
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
St. Ann Catholic School
St. Ann Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-5
600 Hillside Ave
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-4938
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School Photo - Welcome to St. Pius X Catholic School!
(Catholic)
(8)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-8
2200 N Elm St
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 273-9865
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
St. Egbert Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-5
1705 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Tri-City Christian Academy
Tri-City Christian Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-12
8000 Clinard Farm Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 665-9822
Rank: #2626.
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School Photo - Eighth graders lead our school's annual May Crowning ceremony each May. Passing on the Christian faith is central to who we are.
(Catholic)
(4)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Asheville Christian Academy
Asheville Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-12
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
St. Timothy's School
St. Timothy's School Photo
(Episcopal)
(8)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: NS-8
4523 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 787-3011
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
(7)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-5
340 E Massachusetts Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-3492
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
St. Anne's Parish Day School
(Episcopal)
(1)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-2
711 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0755
Rank: #3131.
Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-PK
4700 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-2029
Rank: #3232.
Carolina Friends School
Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.
(Friends)
(2)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-12
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
High Point Friends School
High Point Friends School Photo
(Friends)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-8
800-A Quaker Ln
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 886-5516
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Woodland Baptist Christian School
Woodland Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-12
1175 Bethania Rural Hall Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(366) 969-1782
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average Private Preschools founding year?
The North Carolina average Private Preschools founding year is 1984 for 2024.
What are the Private Preschools with oldest founding year in North Carolina?
The top ranked Private Preschools in North Carolina include Ravenscroft, St. Mary Catholic School and Concordia Christian Day School.

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