St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool

St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool is committed to providing quality early education in a nurturing Christian environment where each child can grow and develop mentally, socially, physically and spiritually according to his or her individual capabilities.
The preschool's goal is to give children a positive start to their educational journey and help develop their character and self confidence.

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Top Rankings

St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

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School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1876
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Paul`s Preschool offers a half-day program from 9:00 a.m. to noon, with an optional LunchBunch hour until 1:00 p.m. We operate on a school year calendar, from September through May, with three to four additional weeks of "Summer Fun."Our children range in age from 3 months to 5 years. Currently, approximately 165 children are enrolled and cared for by an outstanding and well-trained staff of 28 teachers.St. Paul`s Preschool children enjoy a variety of enrichment opportunities during their school day. All children 2 years old and older go to a weekly music class, and our music teacher goes to each toddler class once a week and shares music with them in their classrooms. The 4- and 5-year-olds are treated to special weekly sessions in our Clay and Woodworking Shop, as well as Science with Dr. Echols. Children 3 years old and older attend a weekly chapel service led by our Chaplain, the Rev. Lauren A. Villemuer-Drenth. Deacon Lauren also brings a short chapel service to our 2-year-olds` classes. Extra-curricular classes by outside organizations are offered during Lunch Bunch for 3-year-olds and older. They include cooking, gymnastics, yoga, art and soccer.The Preschool is proud of its exceptional teaching staff. Ninety percent of the staff are certified with North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials and all staff members participate in continuing education programs and activities, such as workshops and conferences. St. Paul`s Preschool teachers go "above and beyond" each day to provide the best educational environment for the children in their care. They are the backbone of our program.
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What is St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool's ranking?
St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool?
The application deadline for St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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