The Raleigh School Photo - At the elementary school, we engage children's hands, hearts and minds every day — in the classroom as well as in our many outdoor spaces. Using an inquiry-based approach, our teachers help build critical and creative thinking skills.

Best North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 29 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children 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 in North Carolina include The Raleigh School, Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten, and Millbrook Baptist Kindergarten.
14% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in North Carolina (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Raleigh School
The Raleigh School Photo - At the elementary school, we engage children's hands, hearts and minds every day — in the classroom as well as in our many outdoor spaces. Using an inquiry-based approach, our teachers help build critical and creative thinking skills.
(13)
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1412 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 333-5818
Gr: PK-K | 249 students
Millbrook Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1519 Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 876-4030
Gr: K | 51 students
Wilmington Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2833 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 762-4224
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
1 School Rd
Montessori School
1 School Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 259-9880
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Carolina Adventist Academy
Carolina Adventist Academy Photo - Winners of the 9th Annual Leola Wade Oratorical Contest in Atlanta, GA.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3710 James B White Hwy S
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 640-0855
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
408 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-8770
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
10550 Little Brier Creek Lane
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 572-0678
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
13820 Ballantyne Corporate Place
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 544-1998
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
360 Coddle Market Drive Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 800-4440
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10080 Edison Square Drive Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 947-9011
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
18110 Manhatten Parkway
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 894-0454
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
9534 Kincey Avenue
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 489-3893
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
9631 Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1310
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1528 Providence Road S.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-0120
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
903 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 362-3999
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1177 Nw Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0008
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
655 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-8359
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
801 Earp Street
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 552-3196
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4027 Davis Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 467-0467
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
6600 Creedmoor Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 787-5002
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1308 Heritage Links Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-1005
Gr: NS-K
Grove School Of Cary
Daycare / Preschool
2590 Laura Duncan Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-6494
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Kiddie Academy Of Charlotte-blakeney
Daycare / Preschool
9310 Blakeney Centre Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 543-5581
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Kids R Kids Academy At Blakeney
Kids R Kids Academy At Blakeney Photo
Daycare / Preschool
6250 Blakeney Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 543-7227
Gr: K | 13 students
Montessori Country Day
Montessori School
(2)
1521 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-1011
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2
Primrose School At Afton Village
Daycare / Preschool
5401 Vining St Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 788-8860
Gr: NS-K | 55 students
Shining Stars Academy
Daycare / Preschool
14115 Lancaster Hwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 540-2250
Gr: K | 11 students

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