St. Andrews Early Childhood Center
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–K
Apex, NC
3008 Old Raleigh Rd, Apex, NC 27502
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of preschools in North Carolina
St. Andrews Early Childhood Center is a Catholic diocesan school in Apex, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 16 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of preschool programs in North Carolina. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. Students attend about 3.5 hours a day, 160 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–K
- Students
- 16
- Teachers
- 7.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Raleigh
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 3.5 hours
- School year
- 160 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of preschool programs in North Carolina (2 students per teacher).
- Larger than 68% of preschool programs in North Carolina.
- Compared with 31 preschool programs in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Andrews Early Childhood Center 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 St. Andrews Early Childhood Center
What grades does St. Andrews Early Childhood Center serve?
St. Andrews Early Childhood Center serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend St. Andrews Early Childhood Center?
About 16 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Andrews Early Childhood Center?
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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