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Best North Carolina Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 513 private daycares & preschools serving 97,702 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Carolina include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Asheville Christian Academy, and Arendell Parrott Academy.
The average tuition cost is $11,170, which is lower than the North Carolina average tuition cost of $12,060.
52% of private daycares & preschools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 513
  • # Students Served: 97,702

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 513
  • # Students Served: 97,702

Top Ranked North Carolina Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

Greensboro Montessori School Photo
Greensboro Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
(3)
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Raleigh Day School Photo
Raleigh Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Waldorf School
12804 Norwood Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 238-9201
(17)
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The Raleigh School Photo
The Raleigh School
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
(13)
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Trinity Academy Photo
Trinity Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 600 students
Sports: 11
Christian
10224 Baileywick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 786-0114
(3)
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Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
(5)
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Chesterbrook Academy Beverly Crest-Charlotte Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Beverly Crest-Charlotte
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8411 Beverly Crest Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 708-6371
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Chesterbrook Academy Mallard Creek-Charlotte Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Mallard Creek-Charlotte
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8515 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 548-8000
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Ballantyne Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Ballantyne
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11922 Providence Rd West
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 544-8900
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Cary - Preston Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Cary - Preston
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3821 NW Cary Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 319-9400
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Denver
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7274 NC Hwy 73
Denver, NC 28037
(980) 981-7217
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Mooresville Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Mooresville
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
143 Professional Park Dr
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 658-1344
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Raleigh Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Raleigh
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2215 W Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(984) 464-7284
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Weddington
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
509 Weddington Rd
Weddington, NC 28104
(704) 844-6736
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Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Cary Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Cary
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
(4)
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Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Raleigh Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Raleigh
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students
Extracurriculars: 11
10200 Strickland Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(984) 265-2187
(1)
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Hillsborough Christian Academy Photo
Hillsborough Christian Academy
Gr: NS-11 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
121 Orange High School Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-0888
(6)
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Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp Photo
Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
109 Millstone Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-2090
(17)
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Salisbury Academy Photo
Salisbury Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
(31)
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Adventist Christian Academy Of Raleigh Photo
Adventist Christian Academy Of Raleigh
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Seventh Day Adventist
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
(11)
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Al-iman School Photo
Al-iman School
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
3020 Ligon St
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 821-1699
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Alamance Christian School Photo
Alamance Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
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Anami Montessori School Photo
Anami Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2901 Archdale Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 556-0042
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Arendell Parrott Academy Photo
Arendell Parrott Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
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Asheville Catholic School Photo
Asheville Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
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Asheville Christian Academy Photo
Asheville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
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Asheville Pisgah Christian School Photo
Asheville Pisgah Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
90 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-3255
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Atlas International School Photo
Atlas International School
Gr: NS-11 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 6
4112 Garland Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 522-1785
(9)
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Berean Baptist Academy Photo
Berean Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 555 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
518 Glensford Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2511
(3)
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Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1936 Banks School Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4636
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Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
(4)
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Map of Birds Nest Montessori School
Birds Nest Montessori School
Gr: K | 6 students
Montessori School
6867 Raeford Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-4073
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Blue Ridge Montessori School Photo
Blue Ridge Montessori School
Gr: NS | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
38 Sycamore Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0505
(1)
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Burlington Christian Academy Photo
Burlington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
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The Burlington School Photo
The Burlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
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Caldwell Academy Photo
Caldwell Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
Christian
2900 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 665-1161
(19)
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513
Private Schools
97,702
Students
$11,170
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Carolina?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Carolina include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Asheville Christian Academy, and Arendell Parrott Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in North Carolina?
513 private daycares & preschools are located in North Carolina.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $11,170, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,060.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in North Carolina?
North Carolina private daycares & preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
52% of private daycares & preschools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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