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Best North Carolina Private Preschools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 27 private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 9,371 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 Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina include Cape Fear Academy, Davidson Day School, and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.
The average tuition cost is $19,532, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $11,146.
41% of private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 27

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 27

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina (2026-27)

Greensboro Montessori School Photo
Greensboro Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
(3)
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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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Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
(5)
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Salisbury Academy Photo
Salisbury Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
(31)
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The Burlington School Photo
The Burlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
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Canterbury School Photo
Canterbury School
Gr: NS-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
(4)
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Cape Fear Academy Photo
Cape Fear Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 820 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 38
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
(6)
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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 Latin School Photo
Charlotte Latin School
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
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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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Duke School Photo
Duke School
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
3716 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-9420
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Map of Episcopal Day School
Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Episcopal
340 E Massachusetts Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-3492
(7)
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Greensboro Day School Photo
Greensboro Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,023 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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New Garden Friends School Photo
New Garden Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Friends
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
(8)
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Palisades Episcopal School Photo
Palisades Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28278
(704) 583-1825
(1)
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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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Summit School Inc Photo
Summit School Inc
Gr: NS-9 | 545 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
2100 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
(3)
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Map of Triangle Day School
Triangle Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
4911 Neal Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
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Westchester Country Day School Photo
Westchester Country Day School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina include Cape Fear Academy, Davidson Day School, and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.
How many private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in North Carolina?
27 private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $19,532, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,146.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
41% of private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Friends).
27
Private Schools
9,371
Students
$19,532
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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