By type
Christian Schools in the Triangle
Non-denominational, Baptist, Adventist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Pentecostal and Assemblies of God schools across Wake, Durham, Orange and Johnston.
Funding note: Most Triangle Christian schools take state money, but Cary Christian School, one of the largest, did not match a 2026-27 listing. Check the flag before you budget.
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Schools listed here39
On the 2026-27 Direct Payment list10,460
Students in the federal survey18
Offer pre-K24
Go through grade 12$7,148
2026-27 Tier 2 award, the band most two-income households fall inBy area
Christian Schools in Durham
14 schools · 13 on the Direct Payment list
Browse →Christian Schools in North Raleigh
10 schools · 7 on the Direct Payment list
Browse →Christian Schools in Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh
9 schools · 5 on the Direct Payment list
Browse →Christian Schools in Cary, Apex & Morrisville
4 schools · 3 on the Direct Payment list
Browse →Christian Schools in Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale & Zebulon
4 schools · 3 on the Direct Payment list
Browse →Christian Schools in Clayton, Smithfield & Johnston County
3 schools · 3 on the Direct Payment list
Browse →All 49 christian schools
| School | Affiliation | Area | Grades | Direct Payment 2026-27 | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hope 408 Covered Bridge Rd, Clayton 27520 | Christian | Clayton, Smithfield & Johnston County | 6-12 | ✓ Listed | 8 |
| Adventist Christian Academy of Raleigh 4805 Dillard Dr, Raleigh 27606 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | PK-10 | ✓ Listed | 133 |
| AHOP Christian Leadership Academy Chapel Hill · state list only | Christian | Chapel Hill, Carrboro & Hillsborough | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Bethesda Christian Academy 1914 S Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 | Christian | Durham | PK-11 | ✓ Listed | 200 |
| Cary Christian School 1330 Old Apex Rd, Cary 27513 | Christian | Cary, Apex & Morrisville | K-12 | Not listed | 844 |
| Central Christian Academy Wendell · state list only | Christian | Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale & Zebulon | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Christian Life Academy 3209 Gresham Lake Rd Ste 136, Raleigh 27615 | Christian | North Raleigh | 1-11 | ✓ Listed | 32 |
| Commission Leadership Academy 3328 Forestville Rd, Raleigh 27616 | Christian | North Raleigh | K-12 | Not listed | 224 |
| Cresset Christian Academy 3707 Garrett Rd, Durham 27707 | Christian | Durham | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 171 |
| Faith Assembly Christian Academy 3120 Fayetteville St, Durham 27707 | Christian | Durham | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 31 |
| Fellowship Baptist Academy 450 Muldee St, Durham 27703 | Christian | Durham | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 176 |
| Five Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Christian School 4124 Farrington Rd, Durham 27707 | Christian | Durham | K-8 | ✓ Listed | 22 |
| Focus Christian Academy Knightdale · state list only | Christian | Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale & Zebulon | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Friendship Christian School 5510 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh 27609 | Christian | North Raleigh | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 266 |
| Gethsemane Christian SDA Jr. Academy Raleigh · state list only | Christian | Raleigh (street address not on file) | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Gifted Stars Christian Academy Durham · state list only | Christian | Durham | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Gorman Christian Academy & Early Learning Center 3311 E Geer St, Durham 27704 | Christian | Durham | K-8 | ✓ Listed | 105 |
| Grace Christian School 801 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh 27606 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 874 |
| Heritage Christian Academy 615 Mack Todd Rd, Zebulon 27597 | Christian | Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale & Zebulon | PK-12 | Not listed | 97 |
| Hillsborough Christian Academy 121 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough 27278 | Christian | Chapel Hill, Carrboro & Hillsborough | PK-9 | ✓ Listed | 103 |
| Hilltop Christian School 10212 Fayetteville Rd, Fuquay-Varina 27526 | Christian | Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina & Garner | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 395 |
| Iron Academy 3510 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh 27612 | Christian | North Raleigh | 6-12 | ✓ Listed | 80 |
| King's Town Christian Academy 7900 Ten Ten Rd, Raleigh 27603 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | K | Not listed | 12 |
| Liberty Christian School 3864 Guess Rd, Durham 27705 | Christian | Durham | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 299 |
| Little Lambs Learning Center 12200 Bayleaf Church Rd, Raleigh 27614 | Christian | North Raleigh | PK-K | Not listed | 20 |
| Mount Zion Christian Academy 3519 Fayetteville St, Durham 27707 | Christian | Durham | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 182 |
| Neuse Christian Academy 7600 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh 27615 | Christian | North Raleigh | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 356 |
| North Raleigh Christian Academy 7300 Perry Creek Rd, Raleigh 27616 | Christian | North Raleigh | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 1,568 |
| Oak City Academy 1100 Benson Rd, Garner 27529 | Christian | Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina & Garner | PK-8 | ✓ Listed | 175 |
| Oaks Christian Academy Cary · state list only | Christian | Cary, Apex & Morrisville | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Quality Education Institute of Durham 800 Elmira Ave, Durham 27707 | Christian | Durham | PK-4 | ✓ Listed | 22 |
| Raleigh Christian Academy 2110 Trawick Rd, Raleigh 27604 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 228 |
| Resurrection Lutheran School 100 W Lochmere Dr, Cary 27518 | Christian | Cary, Apex & Morrisville | PK-8 | ✓ Listed | 165 |
| Southpoint Academy 7415 Fayetteville Rd, Durham 27713 | Christian | Durham | K-5 | ✓ Listed | 53 |
| Southside Christian School 1696 Amelia Church Rd, Clayton 27520 | Christian | Clayton, Smithfield & Johnston County | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 388 |
| St. Mary's Christian Academy 3407 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh 27604 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | PK-6 | Not listed | 25 |
| St. Mary's School 900 Hillsborough St, Raleigh 27603 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | 9-12 | Not listed | 306 |
| St. Philip Lutheran Preschool 7304 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh 27615 | Christian | North Raleigh | PK-K | Not listed | 8 |
| St. Timothy's School 4523 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh 27609 | Christian | North Raleigh | PK-8 | ✓ Listed | 548 |
| Star Christian Academy 4423 Wilsons Mills Rd, Smithfield 27577 | Christian | Clayton, Smithfield & Johnston County | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 81 |
| Sure Promise Christian Academy 4301 Pearl Rd, Raleigh 27610 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | K-5 | ✓ Listed | 19 |
| The Guardian Christian Academy Rougemont · state list only | Christian | Durham | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Trinity Academy 10224 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh 27613 | Christian | North Raleigh | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 612 |
| Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill 4011 Pickett Rd, Durham 27705 | Christian | Durham | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 583 |
| True Light Shines Academy 2405 Wait Ave, Wake Forest 27587 | Christian | Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale & Zebulon | 5-12 | ✓ Listed | 17 |
| Tutorial Christian Schools 3026 Holloway St, Durham 27703 | Christian | Durham | PK-3 | Not listed | 13 |
| Valor Christian Academy Cary · state list only | Christian | Cary, Apex & Morrisville | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Wake Christian Academy 5500 Wake Academy Dr, Raleigh 27603 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 926 |
| Word of God Christian Academy 3000 Rock Quarry, Raleigh 27610 | Christian | Downtown, West & Southeast Raleigh | 6-12 | Not listed | 93 |
| A ✓ on the Direct Payment column tells you | It does not tell you |
|---|---|
| NCSEAA can send Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ money to this school for 2026-27 | That a seat is open or that your child will be admitted |
| The award goes to required tuition and fees, up to your tier amount | That the award will cover the full bill |
| The school accepted NCSEAA's testing and audit rules for scholarship students | Whether the school is accredited, which the state table does not show |
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