Saint Mary's School Top 3 · Largest Endowment (NC)

Salem Academy Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (NC)

Hanger Hall School Top 17 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (NC)

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North Carolina All-Girls Private Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 all-girls private schools serving 602 students in North Carolina.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.

Affiliations: 36% of all-girls private schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top schools: The all-girls private schools in North Carolina include Saint Mary's School, Salem Academy, and Hanger Hall School.

About these schools: Learn more about how girls schools work and their benefits.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 602

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 602

North Carolina All-Girls Private School Trends

Private Schools

602

Students

$26,198

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

22%

Students of Color

4:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in North Carolina?

The all-girls private schools in North Carolina include Saint Mary's School, Salem Academy, and Hanger Hall School.

How many all-girls private schools are located in North Carolina?

11 all-girls private schools are located in North Carolina.

How diverse are all-girls private schools in North Carolina?

North Carolina all-girls private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.

What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?

36% of all-girls private schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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