Wake Christian Academy Photo - Located in Raleigh, N.C., we`ve been one of Wake County`s leading private Christian schools for more than 50 years. While we`re known for our strong K-12 academic program, dedicated faculty and staff, and winning fine arts and athletic programs, we`re first and foremost a Christ-centered school. We invite you to discover Wake Christian Academy for yourself!

North Carolina Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

The average private high school in North Carolina offers 11 AP courses (2025).
The private high school in North Carolina offering the most AP courses is Providence Day School, offering 26 AP courses.
Ap Courses Range: 15 26 Avg. Ap Courses: 19

North Carolina Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2025)

School
# AP Courses
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Providence Day School
AP Courses: 26
Grades: PK-12
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Cape Fear Academy
Cape Fear Academy Photo
(6)
AP Courses: 25
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Cardinal Gibbons High School
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 25
Grades: 9-12
1401 Edwards Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Cary Academy
(1)
AP Courses: 25
Grades: 6-12
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Durham Academy
AP Courses: 25
Grades: PK-12
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro Day School Photo
(24)
AP Courses: 25
Grades: NS-12
5041 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Rank: #77.
Ravenscroft
Ravenscroft Photo - Ravenscroft serves students in grades PreK-12 and has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: center for student life; two dining halls; innovation and technology centers; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; many STEM labs; dedicated Health Center and so much more.
(15)
AP Courses: 24
Grades: PK-12
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte Christian School Photo - The new upper school building opened in August of 2007.
(Christian)
(7)
AP Courses: 22
Grades: K-12
7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
AP Courses: 22
Grades: PK-12
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Forsyth Country Day School
Forsyth Country Day School Photo
(2)
AP Courses: 21
Grades: NS-12
5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 945-3151
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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 (Episcopal)
(2)
AP Courses: 21
Grades: 9-12
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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)
AP Courses: 20
Grades: PK-12
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
St. David's School
St. David's School Photo - St. David`s is an independent school in the Episcopal school tradition that prepares young men and women for college and life by challenging them to excel in the vital areas of faith, virtue and knowledge.
(Christian)
(2)
AP Courses: 20
Grades: PK-12
3400 White Oak Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
Rank: #1414.
Cannon School
Cannon School Photo
AP Courses: 19
Grades: PK-12
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Christ School
Christ School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
AP Courses: 18
Grades: 8-12
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Covenant Day School
Covenant Day School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(13)
AP Courses: 18
Grades: PK-12
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
AP Courses: 17
Grades: 9-12
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
AP Courses: 17
Grades: NS-12
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Fayetteville Academy
Fayetteville Academy Photo - The Fayetteville Academy Boys' Soccer Team - The 2012 NCISAA 2A State Champions!
(7)
AP Courses: 17
Grades: PK-12
3200 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Hickory Grove Christian School
Hickory Grove Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
AP Courses: 17
Grades: PK-12
7200 E. WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-4008
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
North Raleigh Christian Academy
North Raleigh Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
AP Courses: 17
Grades: PK-12
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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-12
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Wesleyan Christian Academy
Wesleyan Christian Academy Photo - Wesleyan Christian Academy was established in 1971 and serves over 1000 students in TK through 12th grade. Located in High Point, North Carolina, we have two campuses with over 100 acres of instructional classrooms and recreational and athletic fields.
(Christian)
(2)
AP Courses: 16
Grades: NS-12
1917 N Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 883-3333
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Calvary Day School
Calvary Day School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
134 S. Peace Haven Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Carolina Day School
Carolina Day School Photo - Seniors and Juniors ring the bell before the Upper School Awards Ceremony
(1)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Christ Classical Academy of Charlotte
Christ Classical Academy of Charlotte Photo
(Christian)
(9)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
10132 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 549-4101
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: K-12
1200 W Grantham St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8701
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
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)
(1)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: K-12
801 & 1101 Buck Jones Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 230-6554
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Haw River Christian Academy
Haw River Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 533-4139
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Mt. Sheba Christan Academy
(Baptist)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 5-12
20 Old Jupiter Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1417
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Phoenix Montessori Academy
Phoenix Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
12340 Mt. Holly/Huntersville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-2139
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 1-11
110 3rd St Se
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-3075
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 2-12
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Terra Ceia Christian School
Terra Ceia Christian School Photo - The Knights of Terra Ceia.
(Christian)
(1)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: K-12
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Timbersong Black Mountain
All-girls | Alternative School
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 4-10
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average number of AP courses offered by private high schools?
The North Carolina average number of AP courses by private high schools is 11 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with most AP courses offered in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools in North Carolina include Providence Day School, Cape Fear Academy and Cardinal Gibbons High School.

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