Ravenscroft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Raleigh, NC
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in North Carolina
- The largest independent school in Raleigh
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011
In Raleigh, North Carolina, Ravenscroft School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,215 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 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–12
- Students
- 1,215
- Teachers
- 151.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 572 girls, 643 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Ravenscroft 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 Ravenscroft School
What grades does Ravenscroft School serve?
Ravenscroft School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Ravenscroft School?
About 1,215 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ravenscroft 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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