#1 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Cardinal Gibbons
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade1,590 students13 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
The private schools in Wake County, NC with the most students. Top 50 of 55 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,568 students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade1,568 students15 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Ravenscroft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,215 students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade1,215 students8 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Wake Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
926 students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade926 students13 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Grace Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
874 students
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade874 students12 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Cary Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
844 students
Cary, NC
BOverall grade844 students16 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Cary Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
789 students
Cary, NC
A+Overall grade789 students10 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
The Franciscan School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
668 students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade668 students15 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Thales Academy
Independent school · Grades K–5
656 students
Wake Forest, NC
BOverall grade656 students23 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Thales Academy Apex Jh/Hs
Independent school · Grades 6–12
653 students
Apex, NC
B-Overall grade653 students15 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Thales Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
625 students
Rolesville, NC
BOverall grade625 students18 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Trinity Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
612 students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade612 students11 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Thales Academy Apex K-5
Independent school · Grades K–5
550 students
Apex, NC
BOverall grade550 students20 students per teacher
#14 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
St. Timothys School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
548 students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade548 students12 students per teacher
#15 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
543 students
Apex, NC
BOverall grade543 students15 students per teacher
#16 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Thales Academy Holly Springs Pre-K-12
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
531 students
Holly Springs, NC
B-Overall grade531 students18 students per teacher
#17 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Thales Academy of Raleigh
Independent school · Grades K–8
488 students
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade488 students17 students per teacher
#18 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
476 students
Cary, NC
BOverall grade476 students17 students per teacher
#19 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Thales Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
466 students
Knightdale, NC
B-Overall grade466 students17 students per teacher
#20 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
464 students
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade464 students16 students per teacher
#21 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
St. Raphael Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
458 students
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade458 students13 students per teacher
#22 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Thales Academy of Cary
Independent school · Grades K–10
436 students
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade436 students14 students per teacher
#23 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Hilltop Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
395 students
Fuquay-Varina, NC
BOverall grade395 students14 students per teacher
#24 Largest Private Schools in Wake County, NC
Neuse Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
356 students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade356 students8 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.