Located in Cary, NC, Grove School Of Cary serves 80 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten in a nonsectarian, midsize city setting.
Founded in 2021, this co–ed early childhood program is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 40:1, with 2 teachers serving the current enrollment.
Approximately 25 percent of the student body represents students of color.
Grove School Of Cary offers early learning programs within Cary's private school community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grove School Of Cary?
The application deadline for Grove School Of Cary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Grove School Of Cary is Cary Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peace Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Peace Montessori School
Montessori School
2190 N Salem St # 103
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2461
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2461
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Oceana Place KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
101 Oceana Pl
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-0272
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-0272
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite
Special Program Emphasis
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Cary Academy
(1)
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
4.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Hopewell Academy
(3)
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Peace Montessori School
Montessori School
2190 N Salem St # 103
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2461
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2461
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Oceana Place KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
101 Oceana Pl
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-0272
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-0272
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Cranfield Academy - Cary ![Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo]( "Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo")
Montessori School
150 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Bragg Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
504 Bragg Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
8951.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 Deep River Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
8952.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
George M. Horton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79 Horton Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
8953.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Northwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-4181
8954.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Moncure School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Moncure School Road
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-3725
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-3725
8954.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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