For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 341 students in 27587, NC (there are 15 public schools, serving 15,018 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in 27587, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
33% of private schools in 27587, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).
Private Schools in 27587, NC (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo The Goddard School Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
1308 Heritage Links Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-1005
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-1005
Gr: NS-K
The Growing Child
Daycare / Preschool
260 Horizon Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-1280
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-1280
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
802 Mill St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-2360
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-2360
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School![St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School Photo St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School Photo]()

(Catholic)
520 W Holding Ave
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-7613
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 556-7613
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
True Light Shines Academy
(Assembly of God)
2405 Wait Ave
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 720-2864
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 720-2864
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Wake Forest KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1201 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-9982
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-9982
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 27587, NC?
6 private schools are located in 27587, NC.
How diverse are private schools in 27587?
27587 private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in 27587 go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in 27587 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 27587?
33% of private schools in 27587 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).
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