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Raleigh educational institutions

There are 1,426 schools and educational institutions in the greater Raleigh metro area, including the cities of Raleigh and Cary. Combined, these Raleigh metro educational institutions employ 12,247 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Raleigh

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
 
494
 
$119,584,338
Student service organizations
 
353
 
$87,053,059
Parent teacher associations
 
324
 
$10,536,605
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
141
 
$705,269,379
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
131
 
$40,588,688
Fraternities and sororities
 
93
 
$17,635,046
Adult education and ESL centers
 
93
 
$6,614,631
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
78
 
$20,591,812
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
54
 
$996,626
Alumni associations
 
48
 
$1,109,205
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Job trends for Raleigh educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
137
1-10
 
35
11-25
 
20
26-100
 
36
101 to 1,000
 
36
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of educational institutions in Raleigh

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
276
$250k to $1M
 
74
$1M to $5M
 
48
$5M to $25M
 
48
$25M to $100M
 
13
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of educational institutions in Raleigh

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1-20 of 1,426

Meredith College

Meredith College is one of the largest independent private women's colleges in the U.S. We offer a comprehensive liberal arts undergraduate education, as well as coeducational graduate programs in business, education and nutrition.
Revenue
$81.8m
Assets
$220.0m
Employees
1,123
EIN
56-0530242
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Shaw University

The Shaw University is a liberal arts institution with a commitment to excellence in research and academic programs.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$65.9m
Employees
558
EIN
56-0530235
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National College Advising Corps

National College Advising Corps provides personalized guidance and tools for underrepresented high school students to pursue post-secondary education.
Revenue
$25.0m
Assets
$18.5m
Employees
52
EIN
46-1192687
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ravenscroft School

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.
Revenue
$41.1m
Assets
$85.6m
Employees
440
EIN
56-6001583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways, the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$51.1m
Employees
179
EIN
56-6046937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Augustine's University (SAU)

Saint Augustine's University's mission is to sustain a learning community in which students can prepare academically, socially and spiritually for leadership in a complex, diverse and rapidly changing world.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$81.9m
Employees
527
EIN
56-0547478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thales Academy

To provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction and a Classical Curriculum that embodies traditional American values.
Revenue
$71.2m
Assets
$184.2m
Employees
942
EIN
20-8920342
IRS type
501(c)(3)

NC State Student Aid Association

The Wolfpack Club provides private financial support for NC State University's athletic scholarships and facilities, including scholarship financing and facility improvements.
Revenue
$32.6m
Assets
$123.7m
Employees
31
EIN
56-0650623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Timothy's School

St. Timothy's School is an Episcopal preparatory school committed to educational excellence and the emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of children in an environment where traditional Christian values are emphasized.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
182
EIN
56-0754499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wake Technical Community College Foundation

The Wake Technical Community College Foundation enhances education access, supports foster youths, and administers scholarships, partnering with individuals and entities for community empowerment.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
8
EIN
23-7017752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Raleigh Christian Academy (NRCA)

North Raleigh Christian Academy is a community Christian school assisting families by providing excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics, while instilling Biblical principles in students' lives that they might impact their society for Christ.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$54.6m
Employees
178
EIN
56-1975907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cary Academy

We are an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12 located on a beautiful 65-acre campus in Cary, North Carolina inside the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area.
Revenue
$30.5m
Assets
$97.2m
Employees
290
EIN
56-1934619
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wake Christian Academy

Wake Christian Academy, Inc. is a school whose mission is to partner with the Christian home and the church to provide a christ-centered, quality education and to proclaim the good news of Jesus christ.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$22.4m
Employees
228
EIN
56-0862396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Peace University

William Peace University in Raleigh prepares students for future careers, offers six residence halls, and encourages community service and student involvement.
Revenue
$26.0m
Assets
$76.6m
Employees
414
EIN
56-0529988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Franklin Academy

To provide an environment that fosters and encourages high standards of academic achievement, creativity, technological sophistication, the love of learning, accountability, self-esteem and the development of good citizens.
Revenue
$18.1m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
234
EIN
56-2085431
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisburg College

Louisburg College nurtures students in a supportive, two-year residential environment, guiding them through academic success and transitions to four-year institutions.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
257
EIN
56-0547511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Mary's School (SMS)

Saint Mary's School (SMS) is a community dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement, prepares young women for college and life.
Revenue
$23.3m
Assets
$94.7m
Employees
217
EIN
56-0532314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Triad Educational Services

Triad Educational Services facilitates charter schools operating in North Carolina by providing facilities and grounds maintenance for Triad Math and Science Academy and Triangle Math and Science Academy, both located in the state.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$103.6m
Employees
1
EIN
27-2186510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

GRACE Christian School

GRACE Christian School spiritually and academically equips, challenges, and inspires students to impact their world for Christ. It provides religious-based education for the greater Raleigh area and served 778 students during the 2021-2022 school year.
Revenue
$29.3m
Assets
$47.6m
Employees
188
EIN
56-1920605
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Triad Math and Science Academy Company

Triad Math and Science Academy Company is a public charter school organization that operates two schools in North Carolina.
Revenue
$50.9m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
427
EIN
20-8471670
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "B00: Education: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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