The average private high school acceptance rate in North Carolina is 80% 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: 49%
Most Selective Private High Schools in North Carolina (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: PK-12
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 21%
Grades: NS-12
7005 Lead Mine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-1545
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
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
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
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
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
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 284-4590
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1201 Patetown Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
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
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
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-5034
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Grades: NS-12
5041 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: NS-12
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: PK-12
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Faith Christian School![Faith Christian School Photo]( "Faith Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: K-12
809 Proctor St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
536 S Main St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: K-12
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-12
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: PK-12
919 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Covenant Classical School![Covenant Classical School Photo]( "Covenant Classical School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3200 Patrick Henry Dr S
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 792-1854
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 792-1854
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Fletcher Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
185 Academy Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
17813 N. Old Statesville Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 987-9811
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 987-9811
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
New Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1420 Hoke Loop Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Victory Christian Academy![Victory Christian Academy Photo - 2017 Washington DC Trip]( "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
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-7132
Rank: #35 - 4635. - 46.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Carolina average private high schools acceptance rate?
The North Carolina average private high schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools in North Carolina include Durham Academy, Charlotte Country Day School and The Montessori School Of Raleigh.
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