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Apex Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 907 students in Apex, NC, 4% of all K-12 students in Apex, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
20% of private schools in Apex, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 907
  • Average Tuition: $8,569
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Apex, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 907
  • Average Tuition: $8,569
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Apex, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Apex Private Schools (2026-27)

JLSA Photo
JLSA
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
(7)
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St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School Photo
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
625 Magdala Place
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 657-4800
(3)
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Map of Apex KinderCare
Apex KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Olive Chapel Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 629-4813
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
903 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 362-3999
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Map of Montessori Creative Learning School
Montessori Creative Learning School
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
402 Upchurch St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 372-8181
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Map of Peace Montessori School
Peace Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
2190 N Salem St # 103
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2461
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St. Andrews Early Childhood Center
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
3008 Old Raleigh Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-8656
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South Kildaire KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3901 Kildaire Farm Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 303-7767
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Map of Triangle Montessori Academy
Triangle Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
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Apex, NC Private School Trends (9-Year)

10
Private Schools
+100.0% (+5 schools) 9-yr
907
Students
$8,569
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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This Town (Apex)
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
880 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearApex, NC Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
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# Students
907 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
19%
24%
0.56
0.58
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
10 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
549 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
239 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
117 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,569
$11,997
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Apex, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Apex, NC include JLSA and St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Apex?
9 private schools are located in Apex.
How diverse are private schools in Apex?
Apex private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Apex go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Apex are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Apex?
20% of private schools in Apex are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Apex are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Apex include: Apex KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Apex KinderCare

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