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Best 28387 North Carolina Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,033 students in 28387, NC.
The top-ranked private preschools in 28387, NC include Episcopal Day School and The O'Neal School.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private preschools in 28387, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 28387 North Carolina Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
(7)
340 E Massachusetts Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-3492
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
The O'Neal School
The O'Neal School Photo - A comment from a parent survey states, "It's the sense of community that allows for education to be more... natural and organic somehow. - students learn when they're comfortable. It all goes hand in hand."
(8)
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
400 S Bennett St
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8311
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students
St. John Paul Ii Catholic School
St. John Paul Ii Catholic School Photo - Pre-K 100th Day of School
(Catholic)
2922 Camp Easter Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6241
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in 28387, NC?
The top-ranked private preschools in 28387, NC include Episcopal Day School and The O'Neal School.
How many private preschools are located in 28387?
4 private preschools are located in 28387.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 28387?
75% of private preschools in 28387 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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