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Apex ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 907 students in Apex, NC, 4% of all K-12 students in Apex, NC are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
20% of private schools in Apex, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 907
  • Average Tuition: $8,569
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Apex, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 907
  • Average Tuition: $8,569
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Apex, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Apex ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

JLSA Photo
JLSA
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
(7)
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St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School Photo
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
625 Magdala Place
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 657-4800
(3)
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Apex KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Olive Chapel Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 629-4813
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
903 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 362-3999
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Montessori Creative Learning School
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
402 Upchurch St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 372-8181
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Map of Peace Montessori School
Peace Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
2190 N Salem St # 103
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2461
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St. Andrews Early Childhood Center
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
3008 Old Raleigh Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-8656
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Map of South Kildaire KinderCare
South Kildaire KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3901 Kildaire Farm Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 303-7767
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Triangle Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
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Apex, NC ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

10
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+150.0% (+6 schools) 10-yr
907
Students
-11.3% (-115 students) 10-yr
$8,569
Avg. Tuition
-2.5% (-$221) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+5.6% (+1 student) 10-yr
19%
Students of Color
+35.7% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Apex)
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
882 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearApex, NC Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
907 Students
137,049 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025181179179
2024181171172
2023195169174
2022350173185
2021360166180
2020248157171
2019314162175
2018248158172
2017257175180
2016257172178
2015256164167
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% Students of Color
19%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202519%24%34%
202419%23%34%
202312%23%33%
202120%21%32%
202012%20%32%
201917%20%31%
201813%19%31%
201715%21%32%
201615%21%32%
201514%21%32%
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0.56
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.560.580.65
20240.560.580.65
20230.510.580.65
20220.470.560.64
20210.480.550.64
20200.480.540.64
20190.480.530.63
20180.480.530.63
20170.550.510.61
20160.550.510.61
20150.550.500.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20255%4%5%
20245%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%3%4%
20214%3%4%
20203%4%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
62 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20257%5%9%
20247%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20225%3%8%
20214%3%9%
20205%3%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20174%2%8%
20164%2%8%
20154%2%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%7%7%
20241%7%7%
20231%7%8%
20221%7%7%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%8%
20191%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20173%6%7%
20163%7%7%
20153%7%8%
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# White Students
549 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
61%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202561%59%52%
202461%60%52%
202365%59%52%
202270%62%54%
202168%63%54%
202069%64%54%
201969%64%56%
201869%65%56%
201759%66%58%
201659%66%58%
201559%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
239 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202526%25%26%
202426%24%26%
202327%26%25%
202221%25%25%
202123%24%25%
202022%22%24%
201922%23%24%
201822%22%23%
201732%23%22%
201632%23%22%
201532%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
117 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20258:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201914:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202551%47%55%
202451%47%54%
202399%48%54%
202060%47%54%
201960%46%53%
201860%45%53%
201760%44%53%
201660%42%52%
201560%43%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025191515
2024191515
2023181515
2022231515
2021231515
2020181515
2019181515
2018181515
2017181515
2016181515
2015181515
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025121113
2024121012
2023121011
2020121011
2019121011
2018121011
2017121010
2016121010
2015121010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,569
$13,292

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$8,569$13,414$15,012
2024$13,133$11,105$13,254
2023$12,633$10,360$12,626
2022$9,365$9,667$12,187
2021$9,365$9,687$11,800
2020$10,820$9,867$11,512
2019$8,980$9,799$11,293
2018$8,886$9,218$11,017
2017$8,886$8,839$10,708
2016$8,219$8,755$10,356
2015$8,790$9,160$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearApex, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202560%81%81%
202460%86%85%
202360%87%85%
202080%86%85%
201980%86%85%
201880%86%85%
201780%86%85%
2016100%87%85%
2015100%88%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Apex, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Apex, NC include St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School and JLSA.
How many private schools are located in Apex?
9 private schools are located in Apex.
How diverse are private schools in Apex?
Apex private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Apex go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Apex are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Apex?
20% of private schools in Apex are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Apex are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Apex include: Apex KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Apex KinderCare

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