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For the 2021 school year, there are 36 top private preschools in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving 8,202 students.
The average private school tuition is $17,661 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The average acceptance rate is 90% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.
39% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Roman Catholic).

Top Raleigh, NC Private Preschools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Atlas International School
    Atlas International School Photo - Spring Fling 2019 at Atlas School. In addition to a strong emphasis on health (two recesses a day and no sugar on site), we have a 6:1 student to teacher ratio!
    (6)
     4112 Garland Drive
    Raleigh, NC 27606
    (919) 623-2323
    Grades: NS-8 | 60 students
  • Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School
    Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School Photo
    (1)
     10200 Strickland Road
    Raleigh, NC 27615
    (919) 847-3120
    Grades: PK-4 | 145 students
  • GRACE Christian School
    GRACE Christian School Photo - GRACE is a K-12 dual accredited Christian School that has been educating students in the Raleigh area for more than 32 years. When families are asked what they like best about GRACE Christian School, overwhelmingly their responses include the words, loving, caring, community, and academically challenging."
    (Christian)
    (1)
     801 & 1101 Buck Jones Road
    Raleigh, NC 27606
    (919) 747-2020
    Grades: PK-12 | 776 students
  • The Raleigh School
    The Raleigh School Photo - Welcome to the new school year assembly!
    (5)
     1141 Raleigh School Drive
    Raleigh, NC 27607
    (919) 546-0788
    Grades: NS-5 | 393 students
  • Trinity Academy
    Trinity Academy Photo - Innovative Classical Learning in an Authentic Christian Community
    (Christian)
    (3)
     10224 Baileywick Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27613
    (919) 786-0114
    Grades: PK-12 | 369 students
  • Al-iman School
    Al-iman School Photo - Al-Iman School Elementary Building
    (Islamic)
     3020 Ligon St
    Raleigh, NC 27607
    (919) 821-1699
    Grades: PK-8 | 271 students
  • Bonner Academy
     6216 Hunter St
    Raleigh, NC 27612
    (919) 291-8446
    Grades: NS-12 | 11 students
  • Cathedral School
    (Roman Catholic)
     204 Hillsborough St
    Raleigh, NC 27603
    (919) 832-4711
    Grades: PK-8 | 243 students
  • Christian Life Academy
    (Christian)
     6551 Meridian Dr 131
    Raleigh, NC 27616
    (919) 414-9449
    Grades: PK-11 | 29 students
  • Copperfield KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     2300 Spring Forest Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27615
    (919) 954-7662
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Durant Road KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     10350 Durant Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27615
    (919) 846-2424
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Falls Lake KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     1590 Dunn Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27614
    (919) 821-2261
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Follow the Child Montessori School
    Follow the Child Montessori School Photo - Math work in the 3-6 classroom (skip counting, ex: 2-4-6-8...)
    Montessori School
    (2)
     3601 Harden Road
    Raleigh, NC 27607
    (919) 755-1150
    Grades: PK-6 | 197 students
  • Friendship Christian School
    (Baptist)
     5510 Falls of Neuse Road
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    (919) 872-2133
    Grades: PK-12 | n/a students
  • Goddard School
    Goddard School Photo
    Alternative School
     10550 Little Brier Creek Lane
    Raleigh, NC 27617
    (919) 572-0678
    Grades: PK-K | 122 students
  • The Goddard School
    The Goddard School Photo
    Daycare / Preschool
     6600 Creedmoor Road
    Raleigh, NC 27613
    (919) 787-5002
    Grades: NS-K | n/a students
  • Guidepost Montessori at Spruce Tree
    Daycare / Preschool
     12600 Spruce Tree Way
    Raleigh, NC 27614
    (919) 825-1771
    Grades: NS-K | n/a students
  • Highwoods Park KinderCare
    Highwoods Park KinderCare Photo - Highwoods Park KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     3129 Poplarwood Ct
    Raleigh, NC 27604
    (919) 850-0234
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Kelley Austin KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     3103 Kelley Austin Dr
    Raleigh, NC 27610
    (919) 231-1936
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Leesville KinderCare
    Leesville KinderCare Photo - Toddler Playground.
    Daycare / Preschool
     9325 Leesville Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27613
    (919) 848-8960
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Millbrook Baptist Kindergarten
    Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
     1519 Millbrook Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    (919) 876-4030
    Grades: K | 51 students
  • Millbrook KinderCare
    Millbrook KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
    Daycare / Preschool
     223 W Millbrook Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    (919) 781-4642
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Montessori School Of Raleigh
    Montessori School Of Raleigh Photo - The Montessori School of Raleigh main offices
    Montessori School
    (3)
     7005 Lead Mine Road
    Raleigh, NC 27615
    (919) 848-1545
    Grades: NS-12 | 330 students
  • North Raleigh Christian Academy
    North Raleigh Christian Academy Photo
    (Christian)
    (2)
     7300 Perry Creek Road
    Raleigh, NC 27616
    (919) 573-7900
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,432 students
  • Raleigh Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     2110 Trawick Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27604
    (919) 872-2215
    Grades: PK-12 | 333 students
  • Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings
    Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Infant Classroom. Come and see the art projects our babies are making in class, learn about our wet & messy activities and meet our nurturing teachers!
    Daycare / Preschool
     10741 Forest Pines Dr
    Raleigh, NC 27614
    (919) 570-3401
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Ravenscroft
    Ravenscroft Photo - Founded in 1862, Ravenscroft has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: dedicated library for Lower School; Middle and Upper School Library & Technology Center; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, a 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; 13 science labs; a 350-seat Dining Hall; and a Health Center.
    (11)
     7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27615
    (919) 847-0900
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,189 students
  • St. David's School
    St. David's School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (2)
     3400 White Oak Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    (919) 782-3331
    Grades: PK-12 | 606 students
  • Saint Raphael Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     5815 Falls of the Neuse Road
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    (919) 865-5750
    Grades: PK-8 | 414 students
  • St. Timothy's School
    St. Timothy's School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (8)
     4523 Six Forks Road
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    (919) 787-3011
    Grades: NS-8 | 542 students
  • Spring Forest Road KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     321 Spring Forest Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    (919) 870-1704
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Springdale Gardens KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     9301 Leesville Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27613
    (919) 848-2292
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Stonehenge KinderCare
    Stonehenge KinderCare Photo - Infant B Classroom
    Daycare / Preschool
     2300 Bridgeport Dr
    Raleigh, NC 27615
    (919) 676-8937
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Thales Academy Raleigh Pre-K–8
    Thales Academy Raleigh Pre-K–8 Photo - Thales Academy Raleigh Pre-K-8
    (1)
     8151 Town Drive
    Raleigh, NC 27616
    (919) 882-2320
    Grades: PK-8 | 430 students
  • Upper Room Christian Academy
    (Church of God in Christ)
     3330 Idlewood Village Drive
    Raleigh, NC 27610
    (919) 829-6239
    Grades: PK-5 | 227 students
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