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Best North Carolina All-Girls Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 all-girls private schools serving 608 students in North Carolina.

The all-girls private schools in North Carolina include Hanger Hall School, Saint Mary's School, and Salem Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

36% of all-girls private schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 608

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 608

North Carolina All-Girls Private School Trends

Private Schools

608

Students

$25,730

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

21%

Students of Color

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in North Carolina?

The all-girls private schools in North Carolina include Hanger Hall School, Saint Mary's School, and Salem Academy.

How many all-girls private schools are located in North Carolina?

11 all-girls private schools are located in North Carolina.

How diverse are all-girls private schools in North Carolina?

North Carolina all-girls private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.

What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?

36% of all-girls private schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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