The Raleigh School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Raleigh, NC
1141 Raleigh School Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 7 independent schools in Raleigh
In Raleigh, North Carolina, The Raleigh School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 264 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 177 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–5
- Students
- 264
- Teachers
- 28 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 133 girls, 131 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- 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 The Raleigh 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 The Raleigh School
What grades does The Raleigh School serve?
The Raleigh School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend The Raleigh School?
About 264 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Raleigh 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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