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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in North Carolina

Name: North Carolina Average Acceptance Rate Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school acceptance rate in North Carolina is 84% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in North Carolina is Durham Academy, with an acceptance rate of 18%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 154
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 18%–70%
NC School Avg.: 84%
National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 154
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 18%–70%
NC School Avg.: 84%
National School Avg.: 87%

North Carolina Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-8.0%) (-7% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg
2025	81%	80% (▼ 6 pp)
2024	85%	86% (— 0 pp)
2023	85%	86% (▼ 1 pp)
2022	85%	87% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	86%	86% (— 0 pp)
2020	86%	86% (— 0 pp)
2019	85%	86% (— 0 pp)
2018	85%	86% (— 0 pp)
2017	86%	86% (▼ 1 pp)
2016	85%	87% (▼ 1 pp)
2015	86%	88%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — North Carolina (acceptance rate range: 18%–70%, avg 84%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 18% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private elementary schools acceptance rate?

The North Carolina average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private elementary schools in North Carolina?

The top ranked private elementary schools in North Carolina include Durham Academy, Charlotte Country Day School and The Montessori School Of Raleigh.

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