Renaissance Montessori School Of Cary is a co–ed, nonsectarian Montessori school located in the midsize city of Cary, NC, serving 80 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 80:1 and employs one teacher to serve all enrolled students.
Renaissance Montessori School Of Cary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity, with 60% of its student body representing students of color.
The school's programs are structured within an urban community setting, providing early childhood education in the Cary area.
Total K–12 enrollment is 15 students, reflecting the focus on early education rather than upper grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Renaissance Montessori School Of Cary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Renaissance Montessori School Of Cary?
The application deadline for Renaissance Montessori School Of Cary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Renaissance Montessori School Of Cary is Learn With The Best School, Inc. (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cary Towne KinderCare (1.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learn With The Best School, Inc.
Special Education School
4900 Waters Edge Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 303-1255
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 303-1255
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Cary Towne KinderCare ![Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare]( "Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Children's Discovery Center
Daycare / Preschool
5511 Avent Ferry Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 851-0630
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 851-0630
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 203 students
Triangle Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learn With The Best School, Inc.
Special Education School
4900 Waters Edge Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 303-1255
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 303-1255
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Cardinal Gibbons High School
(Catholic)
1401 Edwards Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Raleigh ![Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learn With The Best School, Inc.
Special Education School
4900 Waters Edge Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 303-1255
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 303-1255
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Triangle Montessori Academy ![Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.]( "Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.")
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Triangle Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cary Towne KinderCare ![Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare]( "Cary Towne KinderCare Photo - Cary Towne KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1118 SE Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 469-0866
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Children's Discovery Center
Daycare / Preschool
5511 Avent Ferry Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 851-0630
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 851-0630
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 203 students
Triangle Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Triangle Montessori Academy ![Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.]( "Triangle Montessori Academy Photo - The beautiful gardens at Triangle Montessori Academy.")
Montessori School
540 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 463-7770
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Moncure School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Moncure School Road
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-3725
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-3725
8954.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Seaforth High School
(Reading: 75-79%)
444 Seaforth Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7095
8955.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,088 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Research Triangle High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3106 East Nc Highway 54
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 998-6757
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 998-6757
8957 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Carrboro High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Rock Haven Rd
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-2200
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-2200
8957.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
North Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3380 Lystra Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
8957.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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