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North Carolina Private Preschools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 12,858 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 Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Cape Fear Academy, and Arendell Parrott Academy.
The average tuition cost is $19,196, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $11,130.
38% of private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

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

The Raleigh School Photo
The Raleigh School
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
(13)
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Trinity Academy Photo
Trinity Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 600 students
Sports: 11
Christian
10224 Baileywick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 786-0114
(3)
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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
(34)
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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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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 | 826 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 58
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
(8)
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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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Carolina Friends School Photo
Carolina Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 521 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
(2)
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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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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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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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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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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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Map of Lawrence Academy
Lawrence Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
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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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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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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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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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Summit School Photo
Summit School
Gr: NS-9 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | 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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Map of Bnai Shalom Day School
Bnai Shalom Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
804-A Winview Dr
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 897-0703
(1)
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Brookstone Schools Photo
Brookstone Schools
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
301 S. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 392-6330
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Friends School Of Wilmington Photo
Friends School Of Wilmington
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Friends
5814 Camellia Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 792-1811
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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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Map of Hobgood Academy
Hobgood Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 S Beech St
Hobgood, NC 27843
(252) 826-4116
(1)
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Lerner Jewish Community Day School Photo
Lerner Jewish Community Day School
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students
Jewish
1935 W Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5517
(2)
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Mountain Sun Community School Photo
Mountain Sun Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
299 Andante Lane
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 885-2555
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Map of Omni Montessori School
Omni Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
9536 Blakeney Heath Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 541-1326
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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 Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Cape Fear Academy, and Arendell Parrott Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in North Carolina?
35 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 $19,196, 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 Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 25% 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?
38% of private preschools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
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Private Schools
12,858
Students
$19,196
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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