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North Carolina Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: North Carolina Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in North Carolina is $11,130 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Trinity Baptist Academy, with a tuition of $1,850.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 145
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,850–$4,650
NC School Avg.: $10,034
National School Avg.: $9,672

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 145
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,850–$4,650
NC School Avg.: $10,034
National School Avg.: $9,672

North Carolina Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +27.7% (+$2,108 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$10,598	$9,728	▲ +$238	▲ +2.5%
2024	$10,320	$9,490	▲ +$509	▲ +5.7%
2023	$9,912	$8,981	▲ +$576	▲ +6.9%
2022	$9,523	$8,405	▲ +$94	▲ +1.1%
2021	$9,343	$8,311	▲ +$76	▲ +0.9%
2020	$9,146	$8,235	▲ +$34	▲ +0.4%
2019	$8,995	$8,201	▲ +$440	▲ +5.7%
2018	$8,784	$7,761	▲ +$95	▲ +1.2%
2017	$8,577	$7,666	▲ +$46	▲ +0.6%
2016	$8,274	$7,620	▲ +$287	▲ +3.9%
2015	$8,007	$7,333	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — North Carolina (tuition range: $1,850–$4,650, avg $10,034)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,850 $5,795 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,522

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private preschools tuition?

The North Carolina average private preschools tuition is $12,013 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in North Carolina?

The top ranked private preschools in North Carolina include Trinity Baptist Academy, Victory Christian School and Community Christian Academy.

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