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Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo - Trinity is located in Durham, North Carolina on 22 acres bordered by trails, creeks, and forests. Trinity is a CSI and SAIS-accredited independent school where children flourish in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through grade 12. We educate within the framework of Christian faith and conviction, teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich yet unhurried education; and communicating truth, goodness,
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

Most Selective Private High Schools in North Carolina

The average private high school acceptance rate in North Carolina is 81% per year (2025).
The most selective school in North Carolina is Durham Academy, with an acceptance rate of 18%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 18% 80% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 51%

Most Selective Private High Schools in North Carolina (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Durham Academy
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: PK-12
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte Country Day School Photo - At Country Day, we introduce young people to world of ideas. We offer students and their families an unsurpassed opportunity to prepare for the future.
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Rank: #33.
The Montessori School Of Raleigh
The Montessori School Of Raleigh Photo - Brier Creek Campus
Montessori School
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 21%
Grades: NS-12
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Cannon School
Cannon School Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Carolina Day School
Carolina Day School Photo - Seniors and Juniors ring the bell before the Upper School Awards Ceremony
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Mt. Sheba Christan Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 5-12
20 Old Jupiter Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1417
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 2-12
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Timbersong Black Mountain
All-girls | Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 4-10
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Trinity Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
2722 Us Highway 601 S
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 284-4590
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Wayne Christian School
Wayne Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1201 Patetown Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Wescare Christian Academy
(Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
1368 Nc Hwy 134 N
Troy, NC 27371
(336) 963-3912
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Yancey County Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
694 Tine Swamp Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-5034
Rank: #1313.
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro Day School Photo
(24)
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Grades: NS-12
5041 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Rank: #1414.
New Garden Friends School
New Garden Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: NS-12
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
Rank: #1515.
Carolina Friends School
Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: PK-12
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Providence Day School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Rank: #1818.
Camelot Academy
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: K-12
809 Proctor St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
Rank: #1919.
JLSA
JLSA Photo - K-12, Inclusive, College-High School Credit Program, AP Options, High School Diploma, High School Certificate of Completion Option, Vocational Program, Primary, Intermediate, Upper, High School, Specialized Core Curriculum
Alternative School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Rank: #2020.
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo - Trinity is located in Durham, North Carolina on 22 acres bordered by trails, creeks, and forests. Trinity is a CSI and SAIS-accredited independent school where children flourish in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through grade 12. We educate within the framework of Christian faith and conviction, teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich yet unhurried education; and communicating truth, goodness,
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: PK-12
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Rank: #2121.
Wayne Country Day School
Wayne Country Day School Photo - Roosevelt and student
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
536 S Main St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Odyssey Community School
Odyssey Community School Photo - Read. Write. Publish. Our elementary students write, edit, and publish their own creative works.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cary Christian School
Cary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: K-12
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
The O'Neal School
The O'Neal School Photo - A comment from a parent survey states, "It's the sense of community that allows for education to be more... natural and organic somehow. - students learn when they're comfortable. It all goes hand in hand."
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-12
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Rank: #2626.
Jacksonville Christian Academy
Jacksonville Christian Academy Photo - Home of the Conquerors!
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: PK-12
919 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Cape Fear Academy
Cape Fear Academy Photo
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Covenant Classical School
Covenant Classical School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3200 Patrick Henry Dr S
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 792-1854
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Fletcher Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
185 Academy Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Lake Norman Christian School
Lake Norman Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
17813 N. Old Statesville Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 987-9811
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
New Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1420 Hoke Loop Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - 2017 Washington DC Trip
(Church of God)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
310 Carolina Ave
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-7132
Rank: #34 - 4434. - 44.
Arendell Parrott Academy
Arendell Parrott Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Rank: #34 - 4434. - 44.
Christ The King Catholic High School
Christ The King Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
2011 Crusader Way
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 799-4400
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