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Best Garner Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 246 students in Garner, NC (there are 14 public schools, serving 11,877 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Garner, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Garner, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Garner, NC (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heather Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
932 HEATHER PARK DR
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 779-2126
Gr: NS-PK
Oak City Academy
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Montessori School (Christian)
1100 Benson Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 815-7742
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Garner, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3200 Waterfield Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 800-4400
Gr: 4-12 | 52 students

Overview

This Town (Garner)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
246 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
47%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,527
$13,164

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
25 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
89 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
36%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
128 Students
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
52%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Garner, NC?
2 private schools are located in Garner, NC.
What percentage of students in Garner go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Garner are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Garner?
50% of private schools in Garner are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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