The Chapel Hill/Carrboro area is the
home of many excellent schools, both public and private. Chapel Hill
East High School and Chapel Hill High School both were recently ranked
among the top 100 High Schools in the Nation in Newsweek magazine (June
2005).
This guide is meant to be a
starting point, and is not an exhaustive list of all private area schools
or after school programs. We would like this guide to be as
comprehensive as possible, and we will continue to add more private school
and/or after school program listings. If you would like to suggest a
private school for inclusion, please
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More listings soon! If you would like to suggest a
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Also, visit the Chapel Hill/Carrboro
Mothers Club for more local
preschool information. The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mothers Club
also hosts an annual preschool
fair (usually in October).
Artgarden Montessori Children's House 1603 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC.
Pre-K and kindergarten. Large windows and skylights bring in lots of
natural daylight and greenery to the classroom.
(919) 942-1339.
Carolina Friends School Private Quaker school for grades pre-K through 12; beautiful grounds and
facilities; teaching emphasizes peaceful Quaker philosophy.
4809 Friends School Road, Durham, NC 27705-8193
(919) 383-6602.
Duke
School for Children A unique preschool through 8th grade community offering a
child-centered curriculum with a developmentally appropriate project
approach.
Lower School, 1516 Hull Avenue, Durham, NC 27705, (919) 286-1866.
Middle School, 3716 Old Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705, (919) 493-2642.
Emerson
Waldorf School
6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
Pre-Kindergarten through Highschool (K-12); also nursery for
ages 3-4 and parent-child morning program.
(919) 967-1858.
Kehillah
Jewish Preschool
1200 Mason Farm Road
, Chapel
Hill, NC 27514. (919)
942-8914
. A
developmentally appropriate, child-centered program, serving children
ages 18 months-4 years.KJP
is described as a "nurturing, warm preschool with wonderful
teachers and a brand new playground!"
Lerner Jewish Community Day School
(LJCDS) Preschool
Private, independent elementary (K-5th grade) and preschool (ages 3-5).
(919) 286-5517.
Trinity is an independent, Christian school
offering a rich curriculum that encourages deep understanding and individual
inquiry for students in transitional kindergarten through grade twelve.
Along with an excellent academic foundation, Trinity features highly
engaging athletic, fine arts, and service learning programs. To learn more
about what Trinity can offer your family, join Trinity for an Open House
this Fall!
More listings soon! If you would like to suggest a
private school for inclusion, please
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Abundant Life Christian Academy Private Christian school serves grades pre-K through 12.
512 US 70 E., Hillsborough, NC
(919) 732-6460. ext. 233.
Carolina Friends School Private Quaker school for grades
K-12; beautiful grounds and facilities. "CFS is an independent
Quaker school where curriculum is challenging, creative, supportive, and
inclusive. Classes are small, and relationships are important.
CFS actively seeks to reflect and teach respect for diversity.
After-school programs, sports, and tuition aid are available."
4809 Friends School Road, Durham, NC 27705-8193
(919) 383-6602.
Community Independent School (CIS)
For over 12 years, CIS has been an innovative educational leader in the Triangle that believes children should be active participants in the
process of learning. Located just minutes south of Chapel Hill in Chatham County, CIS
specializes in educating children in the formative years: pre-K through 4th grade.
Learn more about CIS by visiting www.cisnc.com or call 919.932.6313.
2089 Lamont Norwood Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312.
(919) 932-6313.
Duke
School for Children A unique preschool through 8th grade community offering a
child-centered curriculum with a developmentally appropriate project
approach.
Lower School, 1516 Hull Avenue, Durham, NC 27705, (919) 286-1866.
Middle School, 3716 Old Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705, (919) 493-2642.
Emerson Waldorf School
Pre-Kindergarten through High School; also nursery for
ages 3-4.
6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1858.
Immaculata
Catholic School Roman Catholic school serves pre-K through grade 8.
721 Burch Ave., Durham, NC
(919) 682-5847.
Montessori
Day School Kindergarten - 6th grade; all teachers have American Montessori
credentials.
1165 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill, NC
(919) 929-3339
Pinewoods Montessori School
Serves pre-primary through elementary (ages 2 1/2 - 9); 10 years in a
peaceful wooded setting convenient to Hillsborough and Chapel Hill.
200 David Rd., Hillsborough, NC
(919) 644-2090.
Sandra
E. Lerner Jewish Community Day School Jewish day school serving grades K - 5 is "committed to achieving
the highest standards of academic excellence, fostering learning of Jewish
values, culture and traditions, while building a diverse and caring
community."
(919) 286-5517.
St.
Mary Catholic School - No longer open; closed in June 2005. Roman Catholic school serves
pre-K through 8th grade.
7500 Schley Rd., Hillsborough, NC
(919) 9732-7200
St. Thomas More
Catholic School 920 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
(919) 929.1546 - lower school
(919) 929.2241 - upper school
Ratings about North Carolina Public Schools (including information on
"teacher quality", safety and class size, and student achievement) can
be found at www.ncreportcards.org.
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