Chesterbrook Academy Preschool and Elementary School in North Raleigh provides a continuous, intentionally designed education for children ages 3 through 5th grade. These are the foundational years when children develop their earliest academic habits, social confidence, and sense of identity as learners.

A school uniform is a statement of shared purpose and community identity. At Chesterbrook Academy North Raleigh, all students wear a uniform that creates a focused, equitable environment where learning takes center stage. Boys wear a long or short sleeve collared shirt with chino-style pants or shorts. Girls wear a long or short sleeve collared shirt with a jumper, skirt, or chino-style pants or shorts. All students wear athletic or closed-toe shoes. For complete details, please reference our Preschool Handbook and Elementary Handbook.

Chesterbrook Academy uniforms are available through Tommy Hilfiger, making it simple for families to find everything they need in one place.

Nourishing the whole child means attending to what happens at lunchtime as thoughtfully as what happens in the classroom. Chesterbrook Academy offers lunch options designed to be both delicious and nutritious. Families are also welcome to send a nut-free, brown bag lunch from home. For more information about our current lunch menu, please contact us.

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

Yes. Chesterbrook Academy North Raleigh 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.

Full-day kindergarten is designed to give children more than time and breadth. Rather than limiting the day to reading and mathematics alone, our kindergartners build with STEM projects, develop Spanish language skills, and explore their creative potential across the arts. More time in the day means more room to discover what sparks genuine curiosity, and to begin building the habits of learning that will serve them for years to come. Explore our elementary curriculum to see what full-day kindergarten at Chesterbrook makes possible.

Private school gives your child the individualized attention and intentional programming that most schools are simply not structured to provide. At Chesterbrook Academy North Raleigh, that means year-round tracking of each student’s academic and personal growth, Service Learning projects that connect classroom learning to the broader community, and field trips to places like the NC Aquarium, NC Zoo, and Kaleideum Museum, where lessons become lived experiences. This is a school that knows your child specifically and designs their education accordingly. Explore more opportunities Only At our private school.

At Chesterbrook Academy, 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 creatively, is what distinguishes us from other schools in the Raleigh area. We are proud to be recognized by Niche as one of the best private schools in Raleigh, a distinction that reflects the daily dedication of our faculty and the trust of our families.

Yes. Chesterbrook Academy is proud to open its summer camps to all children in the greater Raleigh community, whether or not they are currently enrolled. Our camps serve children from preschool through elementary school 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 for their child.