For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon private preschools serving 5,298 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in North Carolina include Ravenscroft, The Raleigh School, and Faith Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked North Carolina Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School![Faith Christian School Photo]( "Faith Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Acceptance rate listed
721 Burch Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5847
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5847
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
2710 Overbrook Dr
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 861-4610
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 861-4610
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Assumption School![Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo")
(Catholic)
4225 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-0067
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-0067
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2006
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
333 Springdale Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 748-8252
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 748-8252
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Sports: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition listed
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
4523 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 787-3011
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 787-3011
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
204 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Blue Ribbon year: 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in North Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in North Carolina include Ravenscroft, The Raleigh School, and Faith Christian School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in North Carolina?
13 blue ribbon private preschools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in North Carolina?
North Carolina blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
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