Top 5 Best North Carolina Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private high schools serving 4,063 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina include Ravenscroft, Charlotte Christian School and Cary Academy.
57% of blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked North Carolina Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Cary Academy
(1)
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 228-4530
778 students
Year: 2004
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
204 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
292 students
Year: 2007
Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte Christian School Photo - The new upper school building opened in August of 2007.
(Christian)
(7)
7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
1,181 students
Year: 2006
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
students
Year: n/a
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
382 students
Year: n/a
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)
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
1,254 students
Year: 2003
Mount Zion Christian Academy
(Christian)
3519 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-4245
176 students
Year: n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina include Ravenscroft, Charlotte Christian School and Cary Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in North Carolina?
7 blue ribbon private high schools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
57% of blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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