Best North Carolina Private Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 843 private schools serving 122,394 students in North Carolina (there are 2,733 public schools, serving 1,513,712 students). 7% of all K-12 students in North Carolina are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,056 for elementary schools and $10,059 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in North Carolina include Hill Learning Center, The Raleigh School and Trinity Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 22% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
60% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked North Carolina Private Schools by County (2023)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
11
2,584
19%
36
4,792
13%
13
2,614
25%
7
1,199
22%
38
6,716
33%
30
6,330
23%
14
2,895
13%
44
8,012
23%
5
884
17%
5
1,190
17%
102
17,234
24%
8
1,661
11%
7
1,438
38%
16
1,988
32%
22
2,696
17%
10
1,246
15%
14
2,154
39%
111
20,716
21%
11
1,528
22%
6
1,356
15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in North Carolina?
The best top ranked private schools in North Carolina include Hill Learning Center, The Raleigh School and Trinity Academy.
How many private schools are located in North Carolina?
843 private schools are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools cost in North Carolina?
The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $9,056 for elementary schools and $10,059 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools are approximately 22% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in North Carolina go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in North Carolina are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
60% of private schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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