Cary Christian School Photo

Best Cary Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,659 students in Cary, NC.
The top ranked private high schools in Cary, NC include Cary Academy and Cary Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private high schools in Cary, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Cary Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cary Academy
(1)
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cary Christian School
Cary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
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
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
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6560 Tryon Rd
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 854-1515
Gr: NS-PK
316 Colonades Way Ste 107c
Cary, NC 27518
(984) 232-0259
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
112 Byrum St.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 465-2113
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
105 Franklin Chase Ct
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 522-1115
Gr: PK | 8 students
2117 Piney Plains Road
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 859-0041
Gr: PK | 29 students Avg. class size: 7 students

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 Academy and Cary Christian School.
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).

Recent Articles

7 Ways Kids Can Avoid Summer Brain Drain
7 Ways Kids Can Avoid Summer Brain Drain
The summer "Brain Drain," also known as the "Summer Slide" is a term commonly used by educators and parents alike to describe the learning loss that takes place for many students during summer months. We polled the experts and found the 7 best ways parents and kids can combat the problem head on.
What's Being Taught?
What's Being Taught?
This article examines the academic offerings in American private high schools, discussing graduation requirements, college preparation, accreditation, and advanced programs like AP and IB. It emphasizes the importance of understanding a school's curriculum when choosing the right educational environment for a child.
Waldorf Schools
Waldorf Schools
Waldorf schools offer a well thought out approach to K-12 education.