#1 Best Private Schools in Cary, NC
Cary Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Cary, NC
A+Overall grade789 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Cary, NC
Private schools in Cary, NC with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Cary, NC
Chesterbrook Academy-Preschool and Elementary
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2011–12
Cary, NC
A+Overall grade193 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Cary, NC
Triangle Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in Cary
Cary, NC
A+Overall grade76 students3 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Cary, NC
Cary Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Cary, NC
BOverall grade844 students16 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Cary, NC
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Cary
Cary, NC
BOverall grade476 students17 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Cary, NC
Resurrection Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Cary since at least 2011
Cary, NC
BOverall grade165 students12 students per teacher
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