#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 38% of students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade228 students10 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Private schools in Raleigh, NC with the most varied mix of students. Top 28 of 28 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Adventist Christian Academy of Raleigh
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–10
Largest group: 45% of students
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade133 students18 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Al-Iman School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 47% of students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade321 students12 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
An-Noor School
Islamic school · Grades 3–8
Largest group: 50% of students
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade90 students7 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 53% of students
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade223 students16 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
St. Raphael Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 59% of students
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade458 students13 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
The Fletcher Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Largest group: 61% of students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade206 students5 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
St. Thomas More Academy
Parish school · Grades 6–11
Largest group: 62% of students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade243 students12 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Thales Academy of Raleigh
Independent school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 67% of students
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade488 students17 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
The Raleigh School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 68% of students
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade264 students9 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Thales Academy of Cary
Independent school · Grades K–10
Largest group: 69% of students
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade436 students14 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Montessori School of Raleigh
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 69% of students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade238 students4 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Ravenscroft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 73% of students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade1,215 students8 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Friendship Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 74% of students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade266 students10 students per teacher
#15 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
The Franciscan School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 79% of students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade668 students15 students per teacher
#16 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Grace Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 80% of students
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade874 students12 students per teacher
#17 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Neuse Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 82% of students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade356 students8 students per teacher
#18 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
St. Mary's School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 82% of students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall gradeAll girls306 students10 students per teacher
#19 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Cardinal Gibbons
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 83% of students
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade1,590 students13 students per teacher
#20 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 83% of students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade1,568 students15 students per teacher
#21 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Fusion Raleigh
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 84% of students
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade101 students5 students per teacher
#22 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Wake Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 86% of students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade926 students13 students per teacher
#23 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
St. Timothys School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 87% of students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade548 students12 students per teacher
#24 Most Diverse Private Schools in Raleigh, NC
Follow the Child Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 87% of students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade165 students8 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.