Preschools in the Raleigh Area

• Durham, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  102 reviews

Parent: We are blown away by the quality of teachers at DA. Our kids have experience middle and upper school at DA and they are always sharing what they are learning about with great enthusiasm. Even in lower grades, students are challenged to use their critical thinking skills and to go deep on subject matter. The teachers take time to really get to know their students - reading report cards makes it’s clear that the truly “see” your children and understand both their gifts and areas where they need to grow. The advisory model is a great system for parents and students as you always have one person who knows what is happening with your child and has the big picture view. The arts and athletics programs are top notch - the only problem is there is not enough time in the day to take advantage of it all. The course offerings are diverse with a big emphasis on learning about people from all different walks of life and cultures. It is exciting to see my children grow at DA!... Read 102 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,237

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Raleigh, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.46 out of 5  127 reviews

Parent: We originally considered making the change from public to private school for our girls because we knew would eventually have 3 kids in 3 schools on 3 schedules (year round & traditional). We thought we'd move our oldest to private & have the other 2 follow when they started middle school. Once we toured Ravenscroft, we decided to move all 3 immediately! We were impressed with the arts programs, athletic programs & differentiated learning opportunities. From the 1st open house to now, 2 years later, we are thankful every day we made the change. The girls transitioned easily & were welcomed by new friends. The differentiated education opportunities allow each of them to learn at their own pace. The "Lead From Here" program designed to create citizen leaders is a top focus within the school that starts in pre-k & goes through graduation. The Ravenscroft community of parents is very warm & welcoming. I highly recommend Ravenscroft to anyone considering private school in the Raleigh area.... Read 127 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,239

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Durham, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  62 reviews

Senior: Great academic environment with amazing teachers! The upper school is a highly close-knit community and faculty are consistently supportive and are willing to do anything for students and the humanities classes at Trinity are highly thought-provoking and academically challenging. Trinity does often lack diversity however and could work to be more welcoming and supportive of minority students (LGBTQ+ and poc students).... Read 62 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 561

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Raleigh, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  43 reviews

Parent: My daughter started St. David's this year and we both have been thrilled with the school. Her teachers are invested, encouraging, challenging and very responsive. More than once, my daughter has stated how supported she feels by both the teachers and fellow students. I switched her from public schools as I worried she was not getting the academic instruction she needed. St. David's has been the perfect fit. One item to note, the school is Christian faith based and that doctrine is evident in school communications, parent groups and the values instilled in students.... Read 43 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 606

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Durham, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: GREAT school! The small, individualized classes are always engaging. Students are challenged and encouraged to think and share ideas. This is a school that meets the needs of ALL students in a safe and welcoming environment. The faculty, staff and students are like a big family. Excellent academics, electives, clubs, & team sports opportunities, too! Students graduating from Camelot are prepared for college and life!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 148

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Durham, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  28 reviews

Senior: I love, love, love Carolina Friends School! It has been truly life-changing for me. Many say that it's an "easy" school--I entirely disagree. To outsiders, it may seem hard to fail, but that is only because the staff is so loving and supportive of their students.... Read 28 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 501

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Raleigh, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  21 reviews

Parent: Our children have attended this school since 2012 and we could not be more happy! The staff and faculty are engaged and responsive. Everything from volunteering their time to host bible studies for students to partnering with parents in monthly prayer meetings. The academics have prepared our children well as they matriculated to top tier colleges and transitioned from one grade to the next. And while all of these things are fantastic and we are grateful for them, the most endearing quality of Trinity is that the community really cares. We lift one another up when needed and celebrate alongside one another when life calls for celebration. Love seeing this school be the hands and feet of Jesus!... Read 21 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 562

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My daughter attends this school and we can see a good progress now. She was weak in reading and writing. But thanks to her teachers, she is far-better now. Also, she loves going to the school everyday.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 481

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Morrisville, NC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We have had two children (K-8th) that have benefitted from the wonderful atmosphere at Sterling. The teachers are amazing and provide a safe and nurturing environment that allows each student to live up to their potential. One of the best decision we ever made!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 616

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 451

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Chapel Hill, NC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  20 reviews

Parent: As a mainstream teacher, I sought for something other than public school for my own child. Her experience at EWS has put her right on track for college. The arts are integrated across the curriculum, and there is rigorous work in the High School akin to AP level coursework elsewhere. The faculty works together to help foster independent thinking and social responsibility, and they are perpetual learners themselves. As with any other method, Waldorf Education is not right for everyone, but it's worth checking out!... Read 20 reviews

• grade A

• Students 273

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 374

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 517

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 487

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 422

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My child is in the Single Subject Acceleration Math program. This school differs from other Wake County schools that offer this program in that all the math classes, regardless of grade, occur at the same time. That means my second grade son can skip his second grade math and go next door to attend third grade math without sacrificing a non-math class. Other Wake County schools do not make such effort to align all the math classes. For example, at our previous school, my son would have to skip language arts in order to attend the next grade level math (3rd grade), all while still stuck taking 2nd grade level math - that is, he would take both 2nd and 3rd grade level math and miss his language arts.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 873

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My child loves Estes Hills. This is my child’s second year, and she absolutely loves it! The teachers are caring and loving. Despite the principal transition that took place last year, I think Ms.McCann does an amazing job!... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 400

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 502

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 791

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Love our fifth grade teacher - experienced, invested, and effective! Amazing parent involvement and caring administration!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 741

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: I went to Highcroft for all of elementary school, and it was great, During COVID they offered both online and in-person, and the teachers are super supportive. There is minimal bullying, and even if there is, students feel comfortable coming to teachers with their problems. The homework is very manageable and not at all hard to complete. The gifted program is very well run, and all kids will learn with the classwork and curriculum. The teachers are very nice and fun. There is a wide range of diversity, and the school offers extra help to those who feel as if they are falling behind. 100% reccomend.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 823

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 638

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: Awesome! It was so fun to go to school everyday. The campus is always kept clean and the teachers truly care about the students. Awesome school.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 812

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I am the sort of parent who extensively reviews every thing before choosing something for my child, whether it is a toy, an activity or a snack. You can believe that picking a school that will shape his formative years took a lot more work. In doing that I could not find a single negative review or one person who did not rave about Combs. There is a reason for that! Combs teachers and staff are absolutely amazing, our children are thriving and blossoming into kind, compassionate individuals. The Leadership magnet curriculum certainly teaches our children to be better individuals while uplifting others. Every child is happy going into that school and you can not go wrong with sending your child to Combs.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 700

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1