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Top 20 Best North Carolina Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 19,609 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Cape Fear Academy, Greensboro Day School, and Providence Day School.
The average tuition cost is $18,439, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $9,278.
29% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Grades: PK-12
| 674 students
Bnai Shalom Day School
Alternative School (Jewish)
(1)
804-A Winview Dr
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 897-0703
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
The Burlington School
The Burlington School Photo
(8)
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
Cannon School
Cannon School Photo
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 1,039 students
Canterbury School
Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury School's mission is to develop the whole child by challenging the mind and nourishing the spirit in a diverse community guided by Judeo-Christian values. Our motto is To Learn, To Love, To Serve: To Live.
(Episcopal)
(4)
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
Grades: NS-8
| 318 students
Cape Fear Academy
Cape Fear Academy Photo
(6)
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Grades: NS-12
| 789 students
Carolina Day School
Carolina Day School Photo - Seniors and Juniors ring the bell before the Upper School Awards Ceremony
(1)
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Grades: PK-12
| 583 students
Carolina Friends School
Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.
(2)
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Grades: PK-12
| 1,722 students
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
212 Boyce Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Davidson Day School
Davidson Day School Photo
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5272
Grades: PK-12
| 467 students
Duke School
Duke School Photo - Welcome to Duke School! Our students love learning; visit us and see why!
3716 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-9420
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
Durham Academy
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,253 students
Fayetteville Academy
Fayetteville Academy Photo - The Fayetteville Academy Boys' Soccer Team - The 2012 NCISAA 2A State Champions!
(7)
3200 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
Grades: PK-12
| 413 students
Forsyth Country Day School
Forsyth Country Day School Photo
(2)
5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 945-3151
Grades: NS-12
| 924 students
Gaston Day School
Gaston Day School Photo - Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Performing Arts Center
(4)
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
Grades: PK-12
| 466 students
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro Day School Photo
(24)
5041 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Grades: NS-12
| 985 students
Immaculata Catholic School
Immaculata Catholic School Photo - With small class sizes, our students form deep and lasting friendships.
(Catholic)
(1)
721 Burch Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5847
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
The O'Neal School
The O'Neal School Photo - A comment from a parent survey states, "It's the sense of community that allows for education to be more... natural and organic somehow. - students learn when they're comfortable. It all goes hand in hand."
(7)
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Grades: PK-12
| 458 students
The Oakwood School
The Oakwood School Photo - At The Oakwood School, we challenge young minds in grades PK3-12. Come be a part of something remarkable! Together, we are Oakwood Strong!
(3)
4000 Macgregor Downs Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 931-0760
Grades: PK-12
| 362 students
Palisades Episcopal School
Palisades Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28278
(704) 583-1825
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Providence Day School
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,624 students
Ravenscroft
Ravenscroft Photo - Ravenscroft serves students in grades PreK-12 and has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: center for student life; two dining halls; innovation and technology centers; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; many STEM labs; dedicated Health Center and so much more.
(15)
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,256 students
Rocky Mount Academy
Rocky Mount Academy Photo - RMA seniors historically have the highest SAT scores among local public and private schools. They are accepted into some of the best colleges and universities in the nation each year. Since the first graduating class, almost 100% of graduates have attended college.
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Grades: PK-12
| 457 students
St. David's School
St. David's School Photo - St. David`s is an independent school in the Episcopal school tradition that prepares young men and women for college and life by challenging them to excel in the vital areas of faith, virtue and knowledge.
(Christian)
(2)
3400 White Oak Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
Grades: PK-12
| 680 students
Summit School Inc
Summit School Inc Photo - Summit Library
(3)
2100 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
Grades: NS-9
| 545 students
Triangle Day School
4911 Neal Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Winston Salem Christian School
Winston Salem Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(9)
3665 N Patterson Ave
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 759-7762
Grades: PK-12
| 384 students
Follow The Child Montessori School
Follow The Child Montessori School Photo - Math work in the 3-6 classroom (skip counting, ex: 2-4-6-8...)
Montessori School
(2)
3601 Harden Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 755-1150
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Friends School Of Wilmington
Friends School Of Wilmington Photo
(Friends)
5814 Camellia Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 792-1811
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Lerner Jewish Community Day School
Lerner Jewish Community Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(2)
1935 W Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5517
Grades: NS-5
| 152 students
New Garden Friends School
New Garden Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(7)
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
Grades: NS-12
| 256 students
Rainbow Community School
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
574 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 258-9264
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students

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