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Best 27502 North Carolina Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 851 students in 27502, NC (there are 12 public schools, serving 13,263 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 27502, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private school in 27502, NC is St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School.
33% of private schools in 27502, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 27502 North Carolina Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
625 Magdala Place
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 657-4800
(3)
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Map of Apex KinderCare
Apex KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Olive Chapel Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 629-4813
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
903 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 362-3999
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Map of Montessori Creative Learning School
Montessori Creative Learning School
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
402 Upchurch St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 372-8181
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Map of St. Andrews Early Childhood Center
St. Andrews Early Childhood Center
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
3008 Old Raleigh Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-8656
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Map of Triangle Montessori Academy
Triangle Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 27502, NC?
The top ranked private schools in 27502, NC is St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 27502?
6 private schools are located in 27502.
How diverse are private schools in 27502?
27502 private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in 27502 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 27502 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 27502?
33% of private schools in 27502 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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