Best Guilford County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 private schools serving 8,757 students in Guilford County, NC (there are 143 public schools, serving 81,578 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average tuition cost is $18,772, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,306.
67% of private schools in Guilford County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 43
  • # Students Served: 8,757
  • Average Tuition: $18,772
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Guilford County, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 43
  • # Students Served: 8,757
  • Average Tuition: $18,772
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Guilford County, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Guilford County Private Schools (2026)

Greensboro Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
(3)
Noble Academy Photo
Gr: 2-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
(1)
Caldwell Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
Christian
2900 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 665-1161
(19)
Canterbury School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
(4)
Map of Clara Science Academy
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
3015 East Bessemer Ave
Greensboro, NC 27405
(800) 567-5110
Greensboro Day School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,023 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
5401 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 387-2308
(24)
Map of High Point Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 801 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
800 Phillips Ave
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 841-8702
High Point Friends School Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Friends
800-A Quaker Ln
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 886-5516
Map of High Point KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1574 Skeet Club Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 882-1518
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
4145 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 887-2613
(1)
New Garden Friends School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Friends
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
(8)
Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
(5)
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
201 S. Chapman Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 275-1522
The Piedmont School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
815 Old Mill Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 883-0992
St. Pius X Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
2200 N Elm St
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 273-9865
(8)
Tri-City Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
8000 Clinard Farm Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 665-9822
(5)
Map of Vandalia Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Baptist
3919 Pleasant Garden Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(133) 637-9838
Wesleyan Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,910 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 35
Christian
1917 N Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 884-3333
(3)
Westchester Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
Map of Baldwins Chapel SDA Elementary School
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1202 Leonard Avenue
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 889-3334
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford County Private Schools (Closed)

American Hebrew Academy Photo
Gr: 12
Alternative School
4334 Hobbs Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 217-7100
Map of Ballinger Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
311 Friendway Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 294-3397
Map of Covenant Christian Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Christian
1414 Cliffwood Dr
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-1222
Map of Fisher Park Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
624 N. Elm St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 274-7335
Map of Napoleon B Smith Adventist Academy
Gr: K-7 | 28 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1800 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 273-0054
Map of Stoney Creek Montessori
Gr: PK-11 | 3 students
Montessori School (Christian)
6335 Double Eagle Dr
Whitsett, NC 27377
(336) 447-4217

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
45 Schools
# Students
8,757 Students
137,055 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
909 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1194
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,772
$13,306
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,000
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,900
$5,509
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$12 million
$46.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
13 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
370 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
360 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
561 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
4,890 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,135 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Guilford County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Guilford County, NC include Greensboro Day School, Greensboro Montessori School, and Wesleyan Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Guilford County?
43 private schools are located in Guilford County.
How much do private schools cost in Guilford County?
The average tuition cost is $18,772, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,306.
How diverse are private schools in Guilford County?
Guilford County private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Guilford County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Guilford County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Guilford County?
67% of private schools in Guilford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Guilford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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