The Triangle area is known for its excellent public and private schools. Find your new home in Wake County with our easy-to-use home searches and school resources. Have questions? Contact us and we can provide you with more resources.
Wake County Public Schools
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is one of the top-performing public school systems in the state of North Carolina. Browse available homes in this Triangle school district below.
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Discover the Wake County Public School System
Wake County Public Schools operate on both traditional and year-round calendars. Traditional schools begin after a 3-month summer break and take a short break between semesters in December. At year-round schools, four "tracks" rotate between 9-week periods of classes and 3-week periods of breaks, so there are three "tracks" are always in school at any given time of year.
As a county, all schools are part of a greater STEM initiative in order to encourage student development in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. There are also career training programs to encourage students to develop skills in career focused areas, such as the culinary arts or engineering.
WCPSS at a Glance
Elementary Schools (K-5): 113
Middle Schools (6-8): 36
High Schools (9-12): 29
Alternative Schools: 5
Academies: 3
Special Features: Magnet school programs, career academies, preschools programs, and STEM school programs
Number of Students: 160,429
Number of Teachers: 10,359
National Board Certified Teachers: 1,452
Wake County Private Schools
While Wake County's public school system is noteworthy for its success, so are many of the area's private schools. If you would like to know more about Wake County's private school programs, as well as homeschooling options, visit the NC DOA's Division of Non-Public Education website.
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Choose your desired Wake County private school to find available homes within 5 miles, as well as information about each school's location, student population, and grades served.
Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic High School
Location: Raleigh, NC
Grades: 9-12
Website: cghsnc.org
Cathedral School
Catholic School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: PreK-8
Website: cathedral-school.net
Cary Academy
College Prep School
Location: Cary
Grades: 6-12
Website: caryacademy.org
Cary Christian
Christian School
Location: Cary
Grades: K-12
Website: carychristianschool.org
Friendship Christian
Christian School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: PreK-12
Website: friendshipchristian.net
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Christian School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: PreK-12
Website: nrcaknights.com
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Catholic School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: K-8
Website: olls.org
The Raleigh School
Private Day School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: PreK-5
Website: raleighschool.org
Ravenscroft
Private Day School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: PreK-12
Website: ravenscroft.org
Saint Mary's School
All-Girls Catholic Boarding School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: 9-12
Website: sms.edu
St. David's School
Episcopal School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: PreK-12
Website: sdsw.org
St. Timothy's School
Episcopal School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: PreK-8
Website: sttimothys.org
Trinity Academy
Christian School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: K-12
Website: trinityacademy.com
Wake Christian
Christian School
Location: Raleigh
Grades: K-12
Website: wakechristianacademy.com
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