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Best North Carolina Episcopal Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 episcopal private schools serving 3,421 students in North Carolina. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in North Carolina.

The episcopal private schools in North Carolina include Christ School, Saint Mary's School, and Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten.

The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 3,421

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 3,421

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The episcopal private schools in North Carolina include Christ School, Saint Mary's School, and Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten.

How many episcopal private schools are located in North Carolina?

12 episcopal private schools are located in North Carolina.

How diverse are episcopal private schools in North Carolina?

North Carolina episcopal private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.

North Carolina Episcopal Private School Trends

Private Schools

3,421

Students

$24,983

Avg. Tuition

20%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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