Cardinal Gibbons
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 44 Catholic schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade1,590 students13 students per teacher
Private schools in Raleigh, NC
42 private schools in Raleigh, NC, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 6Christian schools 16Montessori schools 3Independent schools 5High schools 18Preschools 5Special education schools 5
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 307 Christian schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade1,568 students15 students per teacher
Ravenscroft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade1,215 students8 students per teacher
Wake Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade926 students13 students per teacher
Grace Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade874 students12 students per teacher
The Franciscan School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade668 students15 students per teacher
Trinity Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade612 students11 students per teacher
St. Timothys School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade548 students12 students per teacher
Thales Academy of Raleigh
Independent school · Grades K–8
One of 7 independent schools in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade488 students17 students per teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade464 students16 students per teacher
St. Raphael Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 6 Catholic schools in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade458 students13 students per teacher
Thales Academy of Cary
Independent school · Grades K–10
One of 7 independent schools in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade436 students14 students per teacher
Neuse Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade356 students8 students per teacher
Al-Iman School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest private schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade321 students12 students per teacher
St. Mary's School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall gradeAll girls306 students10 students per teacher
Friendship Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade266 students10 students per teacher
The Raleigh School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 7 independent schools in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade264 students9 students per teacher
St. Thomas More Academy
Parish school · Grades 6–11
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade243 students12 students per teacher
Montessori School of Raleigh
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 38 Montessori schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade238 students4 students per teacher
Raleigh Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade228 students10 students per teacher
Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade223 students16 students per teacher
The Fletcher Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
One of the 3 largest special education schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade206 students5 students per teacher
Follow the Child Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 189% since 2011–12
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade165 students8 students per teacher
Adventist Christian Academy of Raleigh
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–10
Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade133 students18 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Raleigh, NC
How many private schools are in Raleigh, NC?
42 private schools in Raleigh, NC, with about 13,468 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Raleigh, NC?
The most common are Christian schools (16), Catholic schools (6), independent schools (5), special education schools (5).
Are there private high schools in Raleigh, NC?
Yes: 18 private schools in Raleigh, NC teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Raleigh, NC offer pre-K?
17 private schools in Raleigh, NC offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Raleigh, NC have?
The average school has 9.3 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Raleigh, NC?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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