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North Carolina Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 49 catholic private schools serving 15,842 students in North Carolina. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in North Carolina.

The catholic private schools in North Carolina include Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, Immaculata Catholic School, and St. Pius X Catholic School.

The average tuition cost is $9,821, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,997.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 49
# Students Served: 15,842

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 49
# Students Served: 15,842

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in North Carolina?

The catholic private schools in North Carolina include Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, Immaculata Catholic School, and St. Pius X Catholic School.

How many catholic private schools are located in North Carolina?

49 catholic private schools are located in North Carolina.

How much do catholic private schools cost in North Carolina?

The average tuition cost is $9,821, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,997.

How diverse are catholic private schools in North Carolina?

North Carolina catholic private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.

North Carolina Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

15,842

Students

$9,821

Avg. Tuition

23%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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