Raleigh Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Raleigh, NC
1725 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Raleigh Day School is an independent private school in Raleigh, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 4th grade. It has about 24 students and around 7 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 173 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–4
- Students
- 24
- Teachers
- 3.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Raleigh Day School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Raleigh Day School
What grades does Raleigh Day School serve?
Raleigh Day School serves grades Pre-K–4.
How many students attend Raleigh Day School?
About 24 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Raleigh Day School?
Call the 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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