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Best 27603 North Carolina ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,546 students in 27603, NC (there are , serving 2,874 public students). 35% of all K-12 students in 27603, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 27603, NC include Wake Christian Academy and Saint Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in 27603, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 27603 North Carolina ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Saint Mary's School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 56
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
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Wake Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 974 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
(17)
Map of Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Catholic
204 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
Map of King's Town Christian Academy
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7900 Ten Ten Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 779-9456

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 27603, NC?
The top ranked private schools in 27603, NC include Wake Christian Academy and Saint Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in 27603?
4 private schools are located in 27603.
What percentage of students in 27603 go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in 27603 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 27603?
100% of private schools in 27603 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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