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Best Forsyth County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 6,996 students in Forsyth County, NC (there are 92 public schools, serving 59,501 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Forsyth County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Forsyth County, NC include Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, Calvary Day School, and Forsyth Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $12,512, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,273.
67% of private schools in Forsyth County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Forsyth County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abc Of Nc Child Development Center
Special Education School
905 Friedberg Church Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 251-1180
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Day School
Calvary Day School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
134 S. Peace Haven Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ephesus Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
1225 N Cleveland Ave
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 723-3140
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Forsyth Country Day School
Forsyth Country Day School Photo
(2)
5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 945-3151
Gr: NS-12 | 924 students Sports: 14
Fountain Of Life Lutheran P.S.
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
323 Hopkins Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 993-9628
Gr: NS | 139 students
Gospel Light Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
4940 Gospel Light Church Rd,
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 722-6100
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students
Kerwin Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
4520 Old Hollow Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 993-3791
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School Photo - Eighth graders lead our school's annual May Crowning ceremony each May. Passing on the Christian faith is central to who we are.
(Catholic)
(4)
1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - We love our school!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
2415 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 725-1651
Gr: NS-5 | 119 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo Catholic School
St. Leo Catholic School Photo - Our School
(Catholic)
(10)
333 Springdale Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 748-8252
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
520 Summit St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 723-4395
Gr: PK | 222 students
Salem Academy
Salem Academy Photo - For over 250 years, Salem Academy has been helping girls transform into exceptional women!
All-girls
(2)
601 South Church Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Christian School
Salem Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(6)
429 S Broad St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-6113
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summit School Inc
Summit School Inc Photo - Summit Library
(3)
2100 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
Gr: NS-9 | 545 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Triad Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1175 South Main Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 996-7573
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Winston Salem Christian School
Winston Salem Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(10)
3665 N Patterson Ave
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 759-7762
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodland Baptist Christian School
Woodland Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
1175 Bethania Rural Hall Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(366) 969-1782
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
4135 Thomasville Rd.
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 785-0527
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
Cedar Forest Christian School
(Baptist)
4634 Shattalon Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 924-8641
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Great Accomplishments Academy
Special Education School
(1)
2301 Montgomery Drive
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 360-9338
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Kingswood School
Alternative School
1001 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Gr: 5-11 | 34 students
5012 Lansing Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Gr: PK-2 | 89 students
Redeemer School
(Presbyterian)
(2)
1013 Melrose Street
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 724-9460
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Reynolda Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
(1)
2200 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 723-7451
Gr: NS | 105 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Rise Academy
(Baptist)
415 W Clemmonsville Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(434) 258-1467
Gr: K-1 | 19 students
Salem Montessori School
Montessori School
529 S Church St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 391-8206
Gr: K-2 | 33 students Tuition listed
Vineyard School
Alternative School
3637 Old Vineyard Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 794-3550
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students
Winston-Salem Montessori School
Winston-Salem Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
6050 Holder Rd
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 766-5550
Gr: PK-9 | 257 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Winston-salem Street School
Alternative School (Christian)
630 West 6th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forsyth County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Forsyth County, NC include Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, Calvary Day School, and Forsyth Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Forsyth County?
30 private schools are located in Forsyth County.
How much do private schools cost in Forsyth County?
The average tuition cost is $12,512, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,273.
How diverse are private schools in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Forsyth County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Forsyth County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forsyth County?
67% of private schools in Forsyth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Forsyth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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