Best North Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 43 private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 18,550 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina include Asheville Christian Academy, Carmel Christian School, and Wake Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $11,172, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $12,605.
79% of private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 43

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 43

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina (2026-27)

Wake Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 974 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
(17)
Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Noble Academy Photo
Gr: 2-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
(1)
Asheville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Caldwell Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
Christian
2900 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 665-1161
(19)
Carmel Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,124 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Baptist
1145 Pineville Matthews Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-9723
(17)
Carolina Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Presbyterian
406 Renee Ford Road
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 888-4332
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
Charlotte Islamic Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
8310 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 900-0255
(4)
Christ Covenant School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
(2)
Map of Coastal Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1150 The King's Highway
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 395-9995
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
650 Glover St
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-0032
Faith Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Fayetteville Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
1422 Ireland Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3905
(6)
Freedom Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 1
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
Gaston Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 349-5020
(3)
HOPE Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
(9)
Intellicor International Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
4301 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 290-2000
(14)
Lake Norman Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
17813 N. Old Statesville Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 987-9811
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina include Asheville Christian Academy, Carmel Christian School, and Wake Christian Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in North Carolina?
43 private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $11,172, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,605.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
79% of private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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