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Lucy Daniels School

9003 Weston Pkwy Cary, NC 27513

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NC School
  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Lucy Daniels School Photo #1 - Two kindergarteners discuss next steps on their projects
Lucy Daniels School Photo #2 - Young boy develops his manual dexterity and geometry skills in the Child Enrichment Preschool Program
Lucy Daniels School Photo #3 - Kindergartener places her artwork in the sun to dry
Lucy Daniels School Photo #4 - I know the answer!
Lucy Daniels School Photo #5 - Cooking teaches children how to follow simple step directions and provides them with a tasty reward
Lucy Daniels School Photo #6 - Young children practice their balancing skills as part of a nature walk
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NC School
  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lucy Daniels School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Motto
A community in which all children feel safe, valued, respected, and supported.

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Fees and tuition vary based on grade level and insurance.
Acceptance Rate
30%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Deborah Mugno
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Endowment Size
$10 million

Sports

School Mascot
Dolphin

School Notes

  • The Lucy Daniels Center School is a private, therapeutic school devoted to promoting the healthy emotional development of children from pre-k through 5th grade.
  • We are a vibrant blend of a school, a children's mental health facility, and a training site for parents and professionals.
  • The Lucy Daniels Center School is a private, therapeutic program devoted to promoting the healthy emotional development of children pre-k through 5th grade.
  • We are a vibrant blend of a school, a children's mental health facility, and a training site for parents and professionals.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lucy Daniels School?
The acceptance rate of Lucy Daniels School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Lucy Daniels School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.
What is Lucy Daniels School's ranking?
Lucy Daniels School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Lucy Daniels School?
The application deadline for Lucy Daniels School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cary, NC is $12,735 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cary, NC is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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