Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury School 's PreK-8 structure concentrates resources on the education of young children; our small size means every child is individually known and loved; we educate the whole child: mind, body and spirit; and as an Episcopal School, we have a tradition of strong academics in an environment that values diversity.

Best North Carolina Episcopal Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 episcopal private preschools serving 2,365 students in North Carolina. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in North Carolina.
The top-ranked episcopal private preschools in North Carolina include Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten, Canterbury School, and Episcopal Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.

Top-Ranked Episcopal Private Preschools in North Carolina (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Canterbury School
Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury School's mission is to develop the whole child by challenging the mind and nourishing the spirit in a diverse community guided by Judeo-Christian values. Our motto is To Learn, To Love, To Serve: To Live.
(Episcopal)
(4)
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
Gr: NS-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10
Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1412 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 333-5818
Gr: PK-K | 249 students
Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
(7)
340 E Massachusetts Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-3492
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Palisades Episcopal School
Palisades Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28278
(704) 583-1825
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Anne's Parish Day School
(Episcopal)
(1)
711 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0755
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
25 S 3rd St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-7537
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
520 Summit St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 723-4395
Gr: PK | 222 students
St. Timothy's School
St. Timothy's School Photo
(Episcopal)
(8)
4523 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 787-3011
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
607 N Greene Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 275-7726
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Tuition listed

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