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North Carolina Private Preschools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 42 private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 23,971 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina include Cannon School, Providence Day School, and Arendell Parrott Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,718, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $11,130.
64% of private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina (2026-27)

Arendell Parrott Academy Photo
Arendell Parrott Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
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Burlington Christian Academy Photo
Burlington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
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Calvary Day School Photo
Calvary Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
134 S. Peace Haven Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
(3)
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Cannon School Photo
Cannon School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Sports: 15
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
(1)
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Carolina Day School Photo
Carolina Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
(1)
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Charlotte Country Day School Photo
Charlotte Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,722 students
Sports: 18
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
(9)
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Charlotte Preparatory School Photo
Charlotte Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
212 Boyce Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
(8)
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Covenant Day School Photo
Covenant Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
(14)
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Crossroads Christian School Photo
Crossroads Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
583 Old County Home Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-1333
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Davidson Day School Photo
Davidson Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
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Emerson Waldorf School Photo
Emerson Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
6211 New Jericho Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1858
(9)
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Fayetteville Academy Photo
Fayetteville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 29
3200 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
(7)
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Freedom Christian Academy Photo
Freedom Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 1
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
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Gaston Christian School Photo
Gaston Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 349-5020
(3)
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Gaston Day School Photo
Gaston Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
(4)
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Greensboro Day School Photo
Greensboro Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,042 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
5401 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 387-2308
(24)
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High Point Friends School Photo
High Point Friends School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Friends
800-A Quaker Ln
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 886-5516
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Immaculata Catholic School Photo
Immaculata Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
721 Burch Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5847
(1)
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Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School Photo
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
4145 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 887-2613
(1)
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North Hills Christian School Photo
North Hills Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 523 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
2970 W Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-3005
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North Raleigh Christian Academy Photo
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,589 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
(2)
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Map of Northwood Temple Academy
Northwood Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Pentecostal
4200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 822-7711
(3)
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The Oakwood School Photo
The Oakwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 447 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
4000 Macgregor Downs Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 931-0760
(3)
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Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
201 S. Chapman Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 275-1522
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Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
(4)
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Map of Providence Day School
Providence Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,624 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
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Ravenscroft Photo
Ravenscroft
Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
(15)
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St. David's School Photo
St. David's School
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
3400 White Oak Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
(2)
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Map of St. Egbert Catholic School
St. Egbert Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Catholic
1705 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
217 South 4th St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
(1)
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St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School Photo
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
625 Magdala Place
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 657-4800
(3)
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St. Patrick Catholic School Photo
St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1620 Marlborough Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
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St. Timothy's School Photo
St. Timothy's School
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
4523 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 787-3011
(8)
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Sheets Memorial Christian School Photo
Sheets Memorial Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4224
(3)
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Veritas Christian Academy Photo
Veritas Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
(10)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina include Cannon School, Providence Day School, and Arendell Parrott Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in North Carolina?
42 private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $13,718, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,130.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
64% of private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
23,971
Students
$13,718
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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