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Best Apex ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 907 students in Apex, NC (there are , serving 21,619 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Apex, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Apex, NC include JLSA and St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
22% of private schools in Apex, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Apex ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
JLSA
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Alternative School
(7)
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School Photo - At Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic School we pray, we learn and we care.
(Catholic)
(3)
625 Magdala Place
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 657-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Apex KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1815 Olive Chapel Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 629-4813
Gr: NS-PK
2080 E Williams Street
Apex, NC 27539
(855) 570-3641
Gr: K-10 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
903 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 362-3999
Gr: NS-K
Montessori Creative Learning School
Montessori School
402 Upchurch St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 372-8181
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Peace Montessori School
Montessori School
2190 N Salem St # 103
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2461
Gr: PK-K | 56 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
St. Andrews Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
3008 Old Raleigh Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-8656
Gr: K | 30 students
Triangle Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1730 Minley Way
Apex, NC 27502
(704) 497-7211
Gr: PK-4 | 134 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Apex, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Apex, NC include JLSA and St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School.
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?
22% 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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