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Wake Forest Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 341 students in Wake Forest, NC, 2% of all K-12 students in Wake Forest, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
33% of private schools in Wake Forest, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Wake Forest, NC (2026-27)

The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1308 Heritage Links Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-1005
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Map of The Growing Child
The Growing Child
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
260 Horizon Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-1280
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Map of Montessori Children's House Of Wake Forest
Montessori Children's House Of Wake Forest
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
802 Mill St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-2360
(1)
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St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School Photo
St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
520 W Holding Ave
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-7613
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Map of True Light Shines Academy
True Light Shines Academy
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Christian
2405 Wait Ave
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 495-4289
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Map of Wake Forest KinderCare
Wake Forest KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1201 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-9982
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Wake Forest, NC Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
341
Students
$5,795
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wake Forest)
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
341 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
27%
24%
0.63
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
164 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
48%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
124 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,795
$11,997
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wake Forest, NC?
6 private schools are located in Wake Forest, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Wake Forest go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Wake Forest are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wake Forest?
33% of private schools in Wake Forest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Wake Forest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Wake Forest include: The Growing Child vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. The Growing Child

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