Chesterbrook Academy in Cary provides a continuous, purposefully designed education for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. At Chesterbrook Cary, we are not just preparing students for the next grade. We are preparing them for the rest of their education.

A school uniform is a statement of shared purpose and community identity. At Chesterbrook Academy Cary, all students wear a uniform that creates a focused, equitable environment where learning takes center stage. Please reference our school handbook for complete details on uniform requirements and approved dress code items.

Chesterbrook Academy uniforms and logo wear are available through School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, making it straightforward for families to find everything they need in one place.

Our academic day runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Extended care is available from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm to support the needs and schedules of busy Cary families.

Chesterbrook Academy’s arrival and dismissal procedures are designed with student safety and family convenience in mind. Students enrolled in before care should be walked to the building, where a staff member will greet them at the door and escort them to a classroom.

Students not enrolled in before care may be dropped off during carpool between 8:00 and 8:25 am For dismissal, families of after-care students are welcome to come to the door and meet their child in the foyer. Students not enrolled in after care are available for carpool pickup between 3:40 and 4:00 pm.

Full-day kindergarten is where the habits of learning are formed and the love of school takes root. At Chesterbrook Academy in Cary, our kindergarten program pairs a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with hands-on projects and rich specialty programming in Spanish, art, music, and physical education, giving children the time and breadth of experience that accelerated academic growth requires. Because our school serves students through 8th grade, our kindergarten is designed with a long view: every skill, habit, and relationship cultivated in these early years is the foundation for the middle school experience that awaits our students. Explore our elementary curriculum to see what full-day kindergarten at Chesterbrook makes possible.

Private school gives your child the personalized attention, rigorous academics, and community culture that set the stage for a lifetime of achievement. At Chesterbrook Academy in Cary, that means more than strong classroom instruction. It means traditions like Cheetah Fierce, which celebrates the character and kindness we believe are as essential as academic skill. It means community events like Fall Fest and Family Movie Night that bring families together into something that feels genuinely like home. And it means dual language opportunities in both Spanish and Mandarin that prepare students to engage with an interconnected world from the earliest grades. This is a school that develops the whole student. Learn more about what is Only At our private school.

Yes. Chesterbrook Academy is fully accredited by Cognia, one of the most rigorous and respected accrediting bodies in education. This accreditation reflects our sustained commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and the highest standards in curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes.

Yes. Chesterbrook Academy is proud to open its summer camps to all children in the greater Cary community, whether or not they are currently enrolled. Our camps welcome children from preschool through 8th grade and reflect the same spirit of curiosity and care that defines the Chesterbrook experience every day. Holiday break camps may be reserved for enrolled students depending on availability. We encourage families to reach out early to learn more and secure a spot.

At Chesterbrook Academy Cary, we measure our success not by rankings alone but by the growth we witness in each individual child. Our commitment to educating the whole student, academically, socially, and culturally, is what distinguishes us from other schools in the Cary and greater Raleigh area. We are proud to be recognized by Niche as one of the best private schools in Cary, a distinction that reflects the daily dedication of our faculty and the trust our families place in us. The most meaningful measure, however, remains simpler: our students leave Chesterbrook ready for what comes next, and they know it.

Our faculty is composed of distinguished scholars and educators. All teachers hold at least an undergraduate degree, with a significant number possessing Master’s degrees and three holding Doctoral degrees (PhD). This depth of academic expertise allows our teachers to act as true mentors, guiding students through a curriculum that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally supportive.

Yes. Stability is a cornerstone of our community. Our faculty represents a rare blend of institutional wisdom and fresh innovation, with teacher tenures ranging from 3 to 25 years.

We prioritize a multi-channel communication strategy to keep families informed and engaged. This includes weekly digital newsletters, direct email access, and a variety of meeting formats, including face-to-face conferences, Zoom sessions, and phone check-ins. We believe that a transparent, proactive partnership between home and school is the key to every student’s success.

At Chesterbrook, the transition from elementary to middle school is defined by an intentional shift toward greater independence and academic depth. In the elementary grades, students benefit from a highly personalized, child-centered approach where teachers adapt every lesson to suit individual learning styles. As students progress into middle school, the model evolves into a departmentalized structure. This allows subject-area specialists to provide a more rigorous, expert-driven curriculum while continuing to provide a personalized approach. This balanced transition empowers students to sharpen their critical thinking skills, build self-reliance, and confidently master a more structured learning environment.

Chesterbrook teachers are celebrated for their ability to maintain high academic expectations while fostering deep personal connections. They are more than just instructors; they are champions for their students.