North Carolina Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

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  • The average private school in North Carolina offers approximately 10 AP courses (2020).
  • The private schools offering the most AP courses are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The private school in North Carolina offering the most AP courses is Providence Day School, offering 26 AP courses.

North Carolina Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2020)

  • School # AP Courses Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    Providence Day School
     AP Courses: 26
    Grades: NS-125800 Sardis Road
    Charlotte, NC 28270
    (704)887-7040
  • Rank: #2-42.-4.
    Cary Academy
     AP Courses: 25
    Grades: 6-121500 N Harrison Avenue
    Cary, NC 27513
    (919)677-3873
  • Rank: #2-42.-4.
    Durham Academy
     AP Courses: 25
    Grades: PK-123501 Ridge Road
    Durham, NC 27705
    (919)493-5787
  • Rank: #2-42.-4.
    Ravenscroft
    Ravenscroft Photo - Founded in 1862, Ravenscroft has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: dedicated library for Lower School; Middle and Upper School Library & Technology Center; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, a 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; 13 science labs; a 350-seat Dining Hall; and a Health Center.
    (10)
     AP Courses: 25
    Grades: PK-127409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27615
    (919)847-0900
  • Rank: #55.
    St. David's School
    St. David's School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (2)
     AP Courses: 24
    Grades: PK-123400 White Oak Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    (919)782-3331
  • Rank: #6-76.-7.
    Cape Fear Academy
    Cape Fear Academy Photo
    (2)
     AP Courses: 22
    Grades: NS-123900 S College Road
    Wilmington, NC 28412
    (910)791-0287
  • Rank: #6-76.-7.
    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)
     AP Courses: 22
    Grades: PK-121440 Carmel Road
    Charlotte, NC 28226
    (704)943-4530
  • Rank: #8-98.-9.
    Forsyth Country Day School
    Forsyth Country Day School Photo
    AP Courses: 21
    Grades: NS-125501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
    Lewisville, NC 27023
    (336)945-3151
  • Rank: #8-98.-9.
    Greensboro Day School
    Greensboro Day School Photo - All School Photo
    (24)
     AP Courses: 21
    Grades: NS-125041 Lawndale Drive
    Greensboro, NC 27455
    (336)288-8590
  • Rank: #10-1110.-11.
    Cannon School
    Cannon School Photo
    AP Courses: 19
    Grades: PK-125801 Poplar Tent Rd
    Concord, NC 28027
    (704)786-8171
  • Rank: #10-1110.-11.
    The O'Neal School
    The O'Neal School Photo - O'Neal's clubs and activities allow for leadership opportunities, character building, academic rigor, community service and physical well-being. The School attempts to offer activities and associations that meet the interests of the students while providing value in their overall growth. Pictured are the One Act Players.
    (5)
     AP Courses: 19
    Grades: PK-123300 Airport Road
    Southern Pines, NC 28387
    (910)692-6920
  • Rank: #12-1512.-15.
    American Hebrew Academy
    American Hebrew Academy Photo
    (Jewish)
     AP Courses: 18
    Grades: 9-124334 Hobbs Road
    Greensboro, NC 27410
    (336)217-7100
  • Rank: #12-1512.-15.
    Charlotte Christian School
    Charlotte Christian School Photo - The new upper school building opened in August of 2007.
    (Christian)
    (6)
     AP Courses: 18
    Grades: PK-127301 Sardis Rd
    Charlotte, NC 28270
    (704)366-5657
  • Rank: #12-1512.-15.
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-boys (Episcopal)
     AP Courses: 18
    Grades: 8-12500 Christ School Rd
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
  • Rank: #12-1512.-15.
    Saint Mary's School
    Saint Mary's School Photo - Saint Mary's School, an all-girls, Episcopal, college preparatory, boarding and day high school located on a 23-acre, historic campus in the heart of Raleigh, N.C. More at www.sms.edu.
    All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
     AP Courses: 18
    Grades: 9-12900 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603
    (919)424-4100
  • Rank: #16-1916.-19.
    Bishop Mc Guinness High School
    (Roman Catholic)
     AP Courses: 17
    Grades: 9-121725 Nc Highway 66 S
    Kernersville, NC 27284
    (336)564-1010
  • Rank: #16-1916.-19.
    Charlotte Latin School
    Charlotte Latin School Photo
    AP Courses: 17
    Grades: NS-129502 Providence Road
    Charlotte, NC 28277
    (704)846-1100
  • Rank: #16-1916.-19.
    Hickory Grove Christian School
    Hickory Grove Christian School Photo
    (Baptist)
    (2)
     AP Courses: 17
    Grades: PK-127200 E. WT Harris Blvd
    Charlotte, NC 28215
    (704)531-3589
  • Rank: #16-1916.-19.
    North Raleigh Christian Academy
    North Raleigh Christian Academy Photo
    (Christian)
    (2)
     AP Courses: 17
    Grades: PK-127300 Perry Creek Road
    Raleigh, NC 27616
    (919)573-7900
  • Rank: #20-2120.-21.
    Asheville School
    Asheville School Photo - Asheville School. An Education for an Inspired Life.
    AP Courses: 16
    Grades: 9-12360 Asheville School Road
    Asheville, NC 28806
    (828)254-6345
  • Rank: #20-2120.-21.
    Rocky Mount Academy
    Rocky Mount Academy Photo - RMA seniors historically have the highest SAT scores among local public and private schools. They are accepted into some of the best colleges and universities in the nation each year. Since the first graduating class, almost 100% of graduates have attended college.
    AP Courses: 16
    Grades: PK-121313 Avondale Ave
    Rocky Mount, NC 27803
    (252)443-4126
  • Rank: #22-2422.-24.
    Covenant Day School
    Covenant Day School Photo
    (Christian)
    (2)
     AP Courses: 15
    Grades: NS-12800 Fullwood Lane
    Matthews, NC 28105
    (704)847-2385
  • Rank: #22-2422.-24.
    GRACE Christian School
    GRACE Christian School Photo - GRACE is a K-12 dual accredited Christian School that has been educating students in the Raleigh area for more than 32 years. When families are asked what they like best about GRACE Christian School, overwhelmingly their responses include the words, loving, caring, community, and academically challenging."
    (Christian)
     AP Courses: 15
    Grades: PK-12801 & 1101 Buck Jones Road
    Raleigh, NC 27606
    (919)747-2020
  • Rank: #22-2422.-24.
    Westchester Country Day School
    Westchester Country Day School Photo - Westchester students learn inside and outside of the classroom, with character education weaved through the curriculum in PK-12 classes. Lower School students grow vegetables which are utilized in the cafeteria; Middle School students travel to area schools and nursing homes to donate their time; Upper School students must complete a service project as a requirement for graduation.
    AP Courses: 15
    Grades: PK-122045 N. Old Greensboro Road
    High Point, NC 27265
    (336)869-2128
  • Rank: #2525.
    John Paul II Catholic High School
    John Paul II Catholic High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     AP Courses: 14
    Grades: 9-122725 East 14th Street
    Greenville, NC 27858
    (252)215-1224
  • Rank: #26-3026.-30.
    Arendell Parrott Academy
    Arendell Parrott Academy Photo
    AP Courses: 13
    Grades: NS-121901 Dobbs Farm Road
    Kinston, NC 28504
    (252)522-4222
  • Rank: #26-3026.-30.
    Carolina Day School
    Carolina Day School Photo
    AP Courses: 13
    Grades: PK-121345 Hendersonville Rd
    Asheville, NC 28803
    (828)407-4442
  • Rank: #26-3026.-30.
    Fayetteville Academy
    Fayetteville Academy Photo - The Fayetteville Academy Boys' Soccer Team - The 2012 NCISAA 2A State Champions!
    (4)
     AP Courses: 13
    Grades: PK-123200 Cliffdale Rd
    Fayetteville, NC 28303
    (910)868-5131
  • Rank: #26-3026.-30.
    Wake Christian Academy
    Wake Christian Academy Photo
    (Christian)
    (9)
     AP Courses: 13
    Grades: K-125500 Wake Academy Drive
    Raleigh, NC 27603
    (919)772-6264
  • Rank: #26-3026.-30.
    Wesleyan Christian Academy
    Wesleyan Christian Academy Photo - MAC Lab and Career Center
    AP Courses: 13
    Grades: NS-121917 N Centennial Street
    High Point, NC 27262
    (336)884-3333
  • Rank: #31-3431.-34.
    Calvary Day School
    Calvary Day School Photo
    (Baptist)
    (3)
     AP Courses: 12
    Grades: NS-125000 Country Club Road
    Winston Salem, NC 27104
    (336)714-5479
  • Rank: #31-3431.-34.
    Davidson Day School
    Davidson Day School Photo
    AP Courses: 12
    Grades: PK-12750 Jetton Street
    Davidson, NC 28036
    (704)237-5200
  • Rank: #31-3431.-34.
    Jordan Lake School of the Arts
    Jordan Lake School of the Arts Photo - Compassionate classrooms with gentle hearted and eager learners.
    Alternative School
    (4)
     AP Courses: 12
    Grades: K-121434 Farrington Road
    Apex, NC 27523
    (919)387-9440
  • Rank: #31-3431.-34.
    SouthLake Christian Academy
    (Presbyterian)
     AP Courses: 12
    Grades: PK-1213820 Hagers Ferry Rd
    Huntersville, NC 28078
    (704)949-2200
  • Rank: #35-3835.-38.
    Asheville Christian Academy
    Asheville Christian Academy Photo
    (Christian)
     AP Courses: 11
    Grades: PK-1274 Riverwood Road
    Swannanoa, NC 28778
    (828)581-2200
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