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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 62 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 22,788 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina include The Raleigh School, Carmel Christian School, and The Oakwood School.
The average tuition cost is $11,802, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,607.
76% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 62

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 62

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

Greensboro Montessori School Photo
Greensboro Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
(3)
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The Raleigh School Photo
The Raleigh School
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
(13)
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Wake Christian Academy Photo
Wake Christian Academy
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)
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Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Cary Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Cary
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Extracurriculars: 3
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(984) 368-4463
(4)
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Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Raleigh Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Private School of Raleigh
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students
Extracurriculars: 11
10200 Strickland Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(984) 265-2187
(1)
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Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo
Fusion Academy Charlotte
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo
Fusion Academy Raleigh
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
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Noble Academy Photo
Noble Academy
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)
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Al-iman School Photo
Al-iman School
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
3020 Ligon St
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 821-1699
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Asheville Christian Academy Photo
Asheville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
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Caldwell Academy Photo
Caldwell Academy
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)
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Map of Captain Gilmer School
Captain Gilmer School
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Seventh Day Adventist
257 Doelger Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-8221
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Carmel Christian School Photo
Carmel Christian School
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)
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Carolina Christian School Photo
Carolina Christian School
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
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Charlotte Islamic Academy Photo
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
8310 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 900-0255
(4)
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Christ Covenant School Photo
Christ Covenant School
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)
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
Cornerstone Christian Academy
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
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Faith Christian School Photo
Faith Christian School
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
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Fayetteville Christian School Photo
Fayetteville Christian School
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)
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Freedom Christian Academy Photo
Freedom Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 1
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina include The Raleigh School, Carmel Christian School, and The Oakwood School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in North Carolina?
62 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $11,802, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,607.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
76% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
62
Private Schools
22,788
Students
$11,802
Avg. Tuition
19%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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