Best North Carolina Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 837 private schools serving 124,866 students in North Carolina (there are 2,752 public schools, serving 1,524,291 students). 8% of all K-12 students in North Carolina are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,748 for elementary schools and $10,648 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in North Carolina include The Raleigh School, Wake Christian Academy and Trinity Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
59% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked North Carolina Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
11
2,715
10%
36
4,798
14%
38
6,757
13%
30
6,474
10%
14
2,895
8%
5
1,190
12%
101
18,389
10%
8
1,651
13%
6
1,147
9%
16
1,988
7%
21
2,755
10%
10
1,475
7%
14
2,154
5%
112
20,947
10%
11
1,532
7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in North Carolina?
The best top ranked private schools in North Carolina include The Raleigh School, Wake Christian Academy and Trinity Academy.
How many private schools are located in North Carolina?
837 private schools are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools cost in North Carolina?
The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $9,748 for elementary schools and $10,648 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools are approximately 23% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in North Carolina go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in North Carolina are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
59% of private schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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