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Average Private School Endowment in North Carolina

Name: North Carolina Average Endowment Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school endowment in North Carolina is $16.1M (2026-27).

The private school in North Carolina with the highest endowment is Asheville School, with a endowment of $68M.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 24
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $1M–$68M
NC School Avg.: $16M
National School Avg.: $23M

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 24
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $1M–$68M
NC School Avg.: $16M
National School Avg.: $23M

North Carolina Average Endowment (Trends)

Total Growth: +59.2% (+$11.8 million since 2022)

View Data

Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$39 million	$31.7 million	▲ +$11.9 million	▲ +60.0%
2024	$39 million	$19.8 million	▲ +$1.4 million	▲ +7.8%
2023	$39 million	$18.4 million	▼ -$1.5 million	▼ -7.7%
2022	$40 million	$19.9 million	—	—

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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 (endowment range: $1M–$68M, avg $16M)

Endowment Range: $1M $68M Avg. Endowment: $16.1M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private schools endowment?

The North Carolina average private schools endowment is $16.1M for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest endowment in North Carolina?

The top ranked private schools in North Carolina include Asheville School, Charlotte Country Day School and Saint Mary's School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest endowment in North Carolina?

The private high school with the highest endowment in North Carolina is Asheville School, with a value of $67.9M. The private elementary school with the highest endowment is Charlotte Country Day School, with a value of $62.0M.

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