Phone +1 919-546-0788 | Lowest grade Pre-kindergarten | |
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Address 1141 Raleigh School Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA Profiles | ||
The Raleigh School is an independent, non-sectarian, coeducational day school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, serving students from 18 months through fifth grade. Its forerunner, Raleigh Preschool, was established in 1952 and received a state charter in 1955. The current name, The Raleigh School, was adopted in 1992, and the K-5 program was added in 1993.
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For the 2012-2013 school year, there were 180 students in the preschool program. There are 15 classes offered per week at the preschool for ages 18 months through age 5. The student-teacher ratio varies by age/class. The average ratio is 6:1.
In 2013, there are 264 students enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Each class has a size of 22 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
Accreditation
The preschool program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children through 2015. The elementary school is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools through 2014.
Awards and recognition
On October 2, 2007, The Raleigh School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive.