Fusion Raleigh
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade101 students5 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
Word of God Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
One of 14 Christian schools in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade93 students16 students per teacher
An-Noor School
Islamic school · Grades 3–8
Growing: enrollment up 88% since 2013–14
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade90 students7 students per teacher
Iron Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
The only all-boys school in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall gradeAll boys80 students7 students per teacher
The Trilogy School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade45 students4 students per teacher
Dynamic Opportunities
Special education school · Ungraded
Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2019–20
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade40 students6 students per teacher
Learn with the Best School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade36 students5 students per teacher
Christian Life Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–11
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade32 students7 students per teacher
St. Mary's Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any private school in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
25 students3 students per teacher
Raleigh Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade24 students7 students per teacher
Children's Discovery Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade20 students10 students per teacher
Little Lambs Learning Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade20 students8 students per teacher
Sure Promise Christian Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 95% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade19 students3 students per teacher
Maracas Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 94% of preschools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade12 students1 students per teacher
Wake Monarch Academy
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade12 students8 students per teacher
Rising Stars Private School
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade8 students4 students per teacher
St. Philip Lutheran Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade8 students7 students per teacher
Frankie Lemmon School & Development Center
Special education school · Grade 1
The smallest classes of any special education school in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade7 students2 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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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.