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Children's Discovery Center

5511 Avent Ferry Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
Located in Southwest Raleigh, NC, Children's Discovery Center is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 203 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a city setting.
The school employs 3 teachers, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 68:1.
Children of color represent 15.4% of the total student body, reflecting aspects of demographic diversity.
Children's Discovery Center operates without association membership and serves a co鈥揺ducational student population in a large city community.
Nearby Raleigh private schools offering similar grade spans have student鈥搕eacher ratios ranging from 5:1 to 80:1, placing this center toward the higher end of that scale.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
203 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Children's Discovery Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Children's Discovery Center?
The application deadline for Children's Discovery Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Discovery Center located?
Children's Discovery Center is located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 8 other private schools located in Southwest Raleigh.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Raleigh, NC is $13,319 for elementary schools and $15,532 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Raleigh, NC is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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