About TRS
Natural Curiosity
Children love to learn, explore and discover. At The Raleigh School, we capture that excitement by teaching in a hands-on, collaborative style.
Preschool
Warm and Nurturing
Devoted teachers, a stunning, natural playground, and small class sizes make our preschool the ideal beginning for young children.
Elementary
Active and Engaged
Our inquiry-based approach keeps students engaged in their own learning — and ready to develop critical and creative thinking skills.
School Life
Modern-day Village
Children are valued members of the community. The connections at The Raleigh School run deep as we come together for a common goal.
Admissions
Visit Virtually and Apply
Find out whether The Raleigh School is right for your family. Join one of our virtual Information and Q&A Sessions, learn how The Raleigh School is unique, and get answers to all your questions. Apply now for the fall.
Culture of Giving
Make a Difference
Your gift to The Raleigh School makes the community stronger — with financial aid, cultural arts activities and professional development for teachers.

SUBMIT INQUIRY
Our Mission: The Raleigh School is a cooperative community of children, parents and teachers that fosters a love of learning in an atmosphere of challenge, inquiry and respect.

Overview

At our play-based preschool, teachers nurture children's natural inclination to explore, discover, learn, and connect with others. Our preschool classes provide children with a safe and engaging community environment that encourages their love of learning and positive growth and development. Our children sense the loving commitment that our teachers have toward each and every child and thrive in the atmosphere of caring and respect that exists in our classrooms.

Our preschool follows evidence-based, developmentally-appropriate practice. In 1988, our preschool become the first in Wake County and third in NC to achieve accreditation by NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children). We are one of the few schools in the country that has been able to maintain continuous accreditation for 35+ years.

Join us on a Virtual Tour of The Raleigh School Preschool.

Or experience a Virtual Day in one of our Preschool Threes classes.

All of our preschool classes have two teachers and a helping parent in the room, with small class sizes to allow for greater interaction. The preschool is accredited by NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children).

View our 2024-2025 Preschool Classes.

The Raleigh Preschool is a magical place. We were awed by the incredible sense of community we felt from the moment we stepped on campus. Childhood is truly honored. ... Our choice to be at The Raleigh Preschool was one of the best decisions we've ever made for our children.

Lisa Patel, TRS parent