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Best North Carolina Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 36 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 20,195 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.

The private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Cape Fear Academy, Durham Academy, and Ravenscroft.

The average tuition cost is $20,782, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $12,122.

28% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

The O'Neal School Photo - Art is considered an integral part of the student's curriculum starting in prekindergarten. O'Neal holds two spacious art studios that share a clay room to turn pottery as well as a kiln. O'Neal student artists consistently have a strong showing in local art competitions.

The Oakwood School Photo - At The Oakwood School, we challenge young minds in grades PK3-12. Come be a part of something remarkable! Together, we are Oakwood Strong!

Greensboro Day School Photo - Upper School Musical, "Crazy for You"

Ravenscroft Photo - Ravenscroft serves students in grades PreK-12 and has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: center for student life; two dining halls; innovation and technology centers; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; many STEM labs; dedicated Health Center and so much more.

Westchester Country Day School Photo - Westchester Country Day is a college preparatory school that seeks to educate each child toward moral, academic, artistic, and athletic excellence in a nurturing, family environment where students, teachers, and parents support one another.

Gaston Day School Photo - Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Performing Arts Center

Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.

Fayetteville Academy Photo - Fayetteville Academy fourth graders test the strength of their bridges.

The Raleigh School Photo - Our fifth graders spend two days each May visiting the many landmarks and museums in Washington, DC.

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.

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