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Best North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,348 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in North Carolina include Wilmington Sda School, The Raleigh School, and Millbrook Baptist Kindergarten.
14% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in North Carolina (2026-27)

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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Map of Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten
Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 249 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1412 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 333-5818
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Map of Millbrook Baptist Kindergarten
Millbrook Baptist Kindergarten
Gr: K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1519 Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 876-4030
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Wilmington Sda School
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2833 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 762-4224
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Map of 1 School Rd
1 School Rd
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1 School Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 259-9880
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Carolina Adventist Academy Photo
Carolina Adventist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
3710 James B White Hwy S
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 640-0855
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Map of Children's World Creative School
Children's World Creative School
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students
408 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-8770
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9631 Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1310
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
10080 Edison Square Drive Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 947-9011
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1528 Providence Road S.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-0120
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
903 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 362-3999
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
655 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-8359
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Earp Street
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 552-3196
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
4027 Davis Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 467-0467
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
6600 Creedmoor Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 787-5002
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1308 Heritage Links Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-1005
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
9534 Kincey Avenue
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 489-3893
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
18110 Manhatten Parkway
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 894-0454
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in North Carolina include Wilmington Sda School, The Raleigh School, and Millbrook Baptist Kindergarten.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in North Carolina?
29 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
14% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Episcopal).
29
Private Schools
1,348
Students
$12,633
Avg. Tuition
27%
Students of Color
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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