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Cary Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,655 students in Cary, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
25% of private high schools in Cary, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,655
  • Average Tuition: $11,745
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 14%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Cary, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,655
  • Average Tuition: $11,745
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 14%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Cary, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Cary Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cary Academy
Cary Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
(1)
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Cary Christian School Photo
Cary Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
(1)
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Map of Hopewell Academy
Hopewell Academy
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
101 Preston Executive Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 481-2123
(3)
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Map of Mariposa School
Mariposa School
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
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Cary, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of East Cary KinderCare
East Cary KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6560 Tryon Rd
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 854-1515
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Map of Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play
Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
All-girls | Montessori School
316 Colonades Way Ste 107c
Cary, NC 27518
(984) 232-0259
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Map of Heartwood Montessori School
Heartwood Montessori School
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
112 Byrum St.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 465-2113
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Jordan Lake Sudbury School
Gr: PK | 8 students
Alternative School
105 Franklin Chase Ct
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 522-1115
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Little Treasures School
Gr: PK | 29 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
2117 Piney Plains Road
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 859-0041
(2)
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Cary, NC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,655
Students
$11,745
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cary)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
448 Schools
# Students
1,655 Students
97,550 Students
% Students of Color
34%
22%
0.53
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
276 Students
2,505 Students
% Asian Students
17%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
3,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
107 Students
7,283 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,092 Students
60,844 Students
% White Students
66%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
150 Students
22,016 Students
% of Others Students
9%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
200 Teachers
10,252 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,745
$12,537
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,250
$6,529
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Cary, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Cary, NC include Cary Christian School and Cary Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Cary?
4 private high schools are located in Cary.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cary?
25% of private high schools in Cary are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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