Top 20 Best Wake County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 81 private preschools serving 12,097 students in Wake County, NC.
The best top ranked private preschools in Wake County, NC include Raleigh Day School, Trinity Academy and The Raleigh School.
The average tuition cost is $10,198, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $8,538.
25% of private preschools in Wake County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Wake County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Raleigh Day School
Raleigh Day School Photo
Waldorf School
(10)
1725 N New Hope Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 238-9201
Grades: PK-4
| 32 students
The Raleigh School
The Raleigh School Photo - At the elementary school, we engage children's hands, hearts and minds every day — in the classroom as well as in our many outdoor spaces. Using an inquiry-based approach, our teachers help build critical and creative thinking skills.
(13)
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Grades: NS-5
| 404 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
| 536 students
10200 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-3120
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 319-9622
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Resurrection Lutheran School
Resurrection Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 W Lochmere Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 851-7271
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Adventist Christian Academy of Raleigh
Adventist Christian Academy of Raleigh Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(10)
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Grades: PK-10
| 109 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
| 279 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!
(7)
4112 Garland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Grades: NS-8
| 60 students
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
204 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
Grades: PK-9
| 292 students
Friendship Christian School
(Baptist)
5510 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 872-2133
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
Heartwood Montessori School
Montessori School
112 Byrum St.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 465-2113
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative
KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative Photo - Holistic Move&Learn Preschool Alternative - Our students are fun-loving, well-rounded, and emotionally intelligent.
Alternative School
6520 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(984) 255-8486
Grades: NS
| 29 students
The Montessori School Of Raleigh
The Montessori School Of Raleigh Photo - Brier Creek Campus
Montessori School
(5)
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Grades: NS-12
| 439 students
New School Montessori Center
Montessori School
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 303-3636
Grades: PK-K
| 271 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
| 1,542 students
Raleigh Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2110 Trawick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Grades: NS-12
| 273 students
Ravenscroft
Ravenscroft Photo - Ravenscroft serves students in grades PreK-12 and has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: center for student life; two dining halls; innovation and technology centers; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; many STEM labs; dedicated Health Center and so much more.
(15)
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,254 students
St. David's School
St. David's School Photo - St. David`s is an independent school in the Episcopal school tradition that prepares young men and women for college and life by challenging them to excel in the vital areas of faith, virtue and knowledge.
(Episcopal)
(2)
3400 White Oak Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
Grades: PK-12
| 653 students
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School Photo - At Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic School we pray, we learn and we care.
(Catholic)
(3)
625 Magdala Place
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 657-4800
Grades: NS-8
| 639 students
St. Michael The Archangel School
St. Michael The Archangel School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
810 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 468-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Saint Raphael Catholic School
(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
| 590 students
Thales Academy
Thales Academy Photo - Thales Academy Knightdale Pre-K-8
(3)
525 Carolinian Avenue
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 453-6415
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Apex KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Olive Chapel Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 629-4813
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Bonner Academy
6216 Hunter St
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 291-8446
Grades: NS-12
| 11 students
Cary Heights KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8050 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-0252
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Cary Knowledge Beginnings
Cary Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
250 Cornerstone Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-8684
Grades: NS
| 20 students
Cary Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
250 Cornerstone Dr.
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-8684
Grades: NS-PK
| 18 students
Cary Towne KinderCare
Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Children's Discovery Center
Daycare / Preschool
5511 Avent Ferry Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 851-0630
Grades: PK-K
| 203 students
Copperfield KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2300 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 954-7662
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Cranfield Academy - Cary
Cranfield Academy - Cary Photo
Montessori School
150 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 467-1112
Grades: PK-K
| students
Cranfield Academy - Morrisville
Cranfield Academy - Morrisville Photo
Daycare / Preschool
6010 McCrimmon Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 460-1500
Grades: NS-K
| students
Discovery Child Development Center Llc
Daycare / Preschool
11000 Lake Grove Blvd
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 234-0735
Grades: PK-K
| 142 students
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Wake County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
316 Colonades Way Ste 107c
Cary, NC 27518
(984) 232-0259
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
105 Franklin Chase Ct
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 522-1115
Grades: PK
| 8 students
St. Philip Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
7304 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 870-5841
Grades: K
| 30 students
Stevens Prep Academy (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis
901 Oak Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 846-0118
Grades: 3-12
| 17 students
3200 Waterfield Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 800-4400
Grades: 4-12
| 52 students
3330 Idlewood Village Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 829-6239
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Wake County, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Wake County, NC include Raleigh Day School, Trinity Academy and The Raleigh School.
How many private preschools are located in Wake County, NC?
81 private preschools are located in Wake County, NC.
How much do private preschools cost in Wake County, NC?
The average tuition cost is $10,198, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $8,538.
How diverse are private preschools in Wake County, NC?
Wake County, NC private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Wake County, NC?
25% of private preschools in Wake County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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