Raleigh, NC · K–8
Last verified August 20, 2026
1141 Raleigh School Dr, 27607 · (919) 546-9045
Enrollment
264
Student:teacher
9:1
Published tuition
$5,500–$19,300
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Kelly Jordan
Head of School
Kelly Jordan serves The Raleigh School community as Head of School, leading a progressive school with deeply held values and core beliefs.
Curriculum & special classes
The Raleigh School employs a child-centered, developmentally appropriate, and progressive approach to teaching. Learning is active, cooperative, hands-on, and play-based, challenging children to think critically, creatively, collaboratively, and conceptually while connecting the curriculum to their lives.
Financial aid
The Raleigh School offers need-based tuition assistance to make enrollment more affordable and accessible, with awards based on need as assessed by a third-party service, Clarity. Typically, 80% of a family's need is met, with a per family maximum award of $29,300 for the 2025-2026 school year.
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
After School Care and Enrichment (mentioned as a section on the website, but no details provided in the given text)
Cost
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Admissions
The Raleigh School's admissions process begins the year before the school year of interest. Families are encouraged to complete an inquiry form, attend information sessions and tours, and then submit a comprehensive application including supporting documentation and a non-refundable fee. After the initial deadline, applications are considered on a rolling basis if space is available.
Apply by
December 11, 2026 (for first-round consideration); Rolling admissions after this date if space is available.
Acceptance rate
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Application fee
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What they ask for: Inquiry form, Admissions Application Form (with student/family demographics, parent questionnaire, personality/character info, $100 fee), attend Information Session and Campus Tour, Birth Certificate, Confidential Teacher Recommendation(s) (if applicable), Latest Progress Report (if applicable), Vaccination Records, Applicant Visit (for elementary and some preschool 3s/4s), Family Interview (for preschool applicants).
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