High Point Friends School Photo

Best Guilford County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 private schools serving 8,660 students in Guilford County, NC (there are 143 public schools, serving 81,578 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Guilford County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Guilford County, NC include St. Pius X Catholic School, Canterbury School, and Wesleyan Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $18,401, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,414.
68% of private schools in Guilford County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Guilford County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Greensboro Montessori School
Greensboro Montessori School Photo - Students in our Lower Elementary classrooms are in first, second, and third grades. They are free to move throughout the classroom and have the choice to work independently or in small groups.
Montessori School
(3)
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
Gr: NS-9 | 274 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Noble Academy
Noble Academy Photo
Special Education School
(1)
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
Gr: 2-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Caldwell Academy
Caldwell Academy Photo - Caldwell Academy
(Christian)
(19)
2900 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 665-1161
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Canterbury School
Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury School's mission is to develop the whole child by challenging the mind and nourishing the spirit in a diverse community guided by Judeo-Christian values. Our motto is To Learn, To Love, To Serve: To Live.
(Episcopal)
(4)
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
Gr: NS-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clara Science Academy
3015 East Bessemer Ave
Greensboro, NC 27405
(800) 567-5110
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro Day School Photo
(24)
5401 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Gr: NS-12 | 1,023 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
High Point Christian Academy
(Baptist)
800 Phillips Ave
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 841-8702
Gr: PK-12 | 801 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High Point Friends School
High Point Friends School Photo
(Friends)
800-A Quaker Ln
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 886-5516
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4145 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 887-2613
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6
New Garden Friends School
New Garden Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(7)
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - 2019 Homecoming March
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School Photo - Here is our student body in the Church!
(Catholic)
201 S. Chapman Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 275-1522
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Piedmont School
The Piedmont School Photo - Voted Best Private School in the High Point Enterprise's Best of the Southern Triad Awards for 2022.
Special Education School
815 Old Mill Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 883-0992
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School Photo - Welcome to St. Pius X Catholic School!
(Catholic)
(8)
2200 N Elm St
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 273-9865
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Tri-City Christian Academy
Tri-City Christian Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
8000 Clinard Farm Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 665-9822
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vandalia Christian School
(Baptist)
3919 Pleasant Garden Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(133) 637-9838
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students Extracurrculars: 11
Wesleyan Christian Academy
Wesleyan Christian Academy Photo - At Wesleyan Christian Academy, we prepare students from the Early Education Center through 12th grade to lead with confidence, purpose, and faith. Rooted in a Christ-centered mission, our curriculum equips graduates to thrive in college and beyond. Academically strong, spiritually grounded, and ready to make an impact. At Wesleyan, students don't just graduate, they stand out.
(Christian)
(3)
1917 N Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 884-3333
Gr: NS-12 | 1,910 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Baldwins Chapel SDA Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1202 Leonard Avenue
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 889-3334
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Beacon Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
8430 Southard Rd
Stokesdale, NC 27357
(703) 599-4931
Gr: PK-6 Tuition listed
Bnai Shalom Day School
Alternative School (Jewish)
(1)
804-A Winview Dr
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 897-0703
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brittain Academy
(Christian)
(8)
155 North Point Ave. Suite 105
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 899-7114
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students
Brookhaven Country Day School
Brookhaven Country Day School Photo - Do you need an academic, structured, family friendly environment for your child's care? We are the place!
Daycare / Preschool
3207 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-5300
Gr: K | 115 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
512 Kivett Dairy Rd
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 763-2740
Gr: PK-11 | 156 students
First Lutheran School For Young Children
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3600 W Friendly Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-0676
Gr: PK-K | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students
2461 B Randleman Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 457-0074
Gr: 3-8 | 4 students
Friendly Avenue Christian School
(Baptist)
4800 W Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 292-3578
Gr: PK-K
Greater Vision Academy
(Christian)
485 Brightwood Church Rd
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 512-4766
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Greensboro Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
2023 16th St
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 285-7766
Gr: NS-5 | 37 students
Greensboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1302 Fleming Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 834-9080
Gr: NS-PK
Hayworth Christian School
(Methodist)
1696 Westchester Dr
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 882-3126
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
High Point KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1574 Skeet Club Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 882-1518
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
607 N Greene Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 275-7726
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Tuition listed
Hope Academy Gso
(Christian)
1403 W Florida St
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 907-7155
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Impact Journey School
Special Education School
4705 N Church St
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 897-7566
Gr: Inquire with school | 42 students
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Guilford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4334 Hobbs Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 217-7100
Gr: 12
311 Friendway Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 294-3397
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
1414 Cliffwood Dr
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-1222
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
624 N. Elm St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 274-7335
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
1800 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 273-0054
Gr: K-7 | 28 students
Stoney Creek Montessori (Closed 2013)
Montessori School (Christian)
6335 Double Eagle Dr
Whitsett, NC 27377
(336) 447-4217
Gr: PK-11 | 3 students

Overview

This County (Guilford County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
44 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
8,660 Students
136,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
870 Teachers
13,557 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1194
(Out of 1600)
1210
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,401
$13,414
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,058
$737
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,475
$5,515
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$29.5 million
$47.43 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
5%
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%
60%
# 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
2,080 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 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 St. Pius X Catholic School, Canterbury School, and Wesleyan Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Guilford County?
42 private schools are located in Guilford County.
How much do private schools cost in Guilford County?
The average tuition cost is $18,401, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,414.
How diverse are private schools in Guilford County?
Guilford County private schools are approximately 28% 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?
68% 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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