St. Ann Catholic School

Saint Ann Catholic School and Neighborhood Youth Center provides a Christian, family atmosphere, focused on supporting and nurturing the education of each child.
Our school guides each student and encourages them to search for genuine meaning in life, through faith-filled experiences integral to the curriculum.
A preeminent component of our curriculum is the ideal that service to others is the distinguishing characteristic of a well-lived life.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,850
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Ann Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Where students enter to learn and depart to serve.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Ann Catholic School cost?
St. Ann Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,850 for private students.
What is St. Ann Catholic School's ranking?
St. Ann Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Ann Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Ann Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Ann Catholic School located?
St. Ann Catholic School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 8 other private schools located in Terry Sanford.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
This school has been an outstanding place for my children to learn and grow. My children attended 2nd-8th grades at St. Ann, and both were very well prepared for high school. The learning environment at St. Ann cultivates critical thinking and teamwork. The principal and teachers truly care about the students, and bullying and bad behavior are not tolerated. The opportunity for family engagement is excellent- it has been a great community for our family.
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5  
I love the school as they accept us for who we are they don't judge for how we act, they judge us on our kindness.
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5  
We have been a part of St. Ann for 9 years, my children are happy to go to school each day, the teachers, principal and staff are all very caring and work hard with students on both academics, character, leadership and service. The best school in Fayetteville.
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5  
Best school this side of the Mississippi. Each teachers cares for their students and students receive PERSONAL attention. Our children definitely received a top notch education as well as extraordinary values needed for this day and age!!!
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5  
Great school with a close community feel. Experienced and caring teachers.
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5  
Excellent school with caring teachers. My son went from a public school where bullying was rampant and unpunished to St. Ann's where my son has flourished in a stress-free environment.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,850
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Fayetteville, NC is $9,900 for elementary schools and $11,025 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fayetteville, NC is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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