North Carolina Catholic Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 catholic private high schools serving 4,084 students in North Carolina.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
The top ranked catholic private high schools in North Carolina include Charlotte Catholic High School, Cardinal Gibbons High School, and Christ The King Catholic High School.
These schools make up 2% of the 448 private schools in North Carolina and 4% of its 97,630 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 4,084
  • Average Tuition: $9,500
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 4,084
  • Average Tuition: $9,500
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in North Carolina (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
Map of Cardinal Gibbons High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students
Catholic
1401 Edwards Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
Charlotte Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
7702 Pineville Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(336) 345-7993
Christ The King Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2011 Crusader Way
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 799-4400
St. Thomas More Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
3109 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 878-7640
(3)
Map of Canongate Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
Catholic
4110 Hendersonville Rd Ste 10
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 712-8924
Map of Father Capodanno School High School
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
4364 Us Highway 1
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-2246
John Paul II Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
2725 East 14th Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 215-1224
(2)
Map of St. Joseph Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Catholic
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked catholic private high schools in North Carolina include Charlotte Catholic High School, Cardinal Gibbons High School, and Christ The King Catholic High School.
How many catholic private high schools are located in North Carolina?
9 catholic private high schools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are catholic private high schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina catholic private high schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.

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