Last verified: October 2026
Which Raleigh Christian schools take the Opportunity Scholarship?
Most do. North Raleigh Christian Academy, Wake Christian, Grace Christian, Trinity Academy, Neuse Christian, Friendship Christian and Raleigh Christian Academy all matched 2026-27 Direct Payment listings, as did Hilltop in Fuquay-Varina and Southside in Clayton.
Which large Christian schools were not on the 2026-27 list?
Cary Christian School and Commission Leadership Academy did not match any 2026-27 listing by name. If either is your first choice, ask the school directly before you count on a state award.
How do church-run schools keep tuition near the award?
Many congregation schools set tuition close to a Tier 1 or Tier 2 amount and lean on church support. Ask whether members pay less and whether the church funds its own scholarships.
How many Christian schools are in each Triangle county?
Counts include federal-survey Christian schools and state-table schools with Christian or denominational names.
| County | Christian schools | On the 2026-27 list |
|---|---|---|
| Wake | 30 | 21 |
| Johnston | 3 | 3 |
| Durham | 14 | 13 |
| Orange | 2 | 2 |
Which Triangle Christian schools are largest?
| School | Town | Affiliation | Students | Direct Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Raleigh Christian Academy | Raleigh | Non-denominational Christian | 1,568 | Yes |
| Wake Christian Academy | Raleigh | Non-denominational Christian | 926 | Yes |
| Grace Christian School | Raleigh | Non-denominational Christian | 874 | Yes |
| Cary Christian School | Cary | Non-denominational Christian | 844 | No |
| Trinity Academy | Raleigh | Non-denominational Christian | 612 | Yes |
| Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill | Durham | Non-denominational Christian | 583 | Yes |
| St. Timothy's School | Raleigh | Episcopal | 548 | Yes |
| Hilltop Christian School | Fuquay-Varina | Baptist | 395 | Yes |
Large Christian K-12 campus vs Small church-run academy: how do they compare?
| Large Christian K-12 campus | Small church-run academy |
|---|---|
| Hundreds of students, many programs | A few dozen students, often in church space |
| Tuition often well above a Tier 2 award | Tuition often close to a Tier 1 or Tier 2 award |
| Aid office and published deadlines | Pastor or administrator handles aid |