Greensboro Montessori School Photo - Students in our Lower Elementary classrooms are in first, second, and third grades. They are free to move throughout the classroom and have the choice to work independently or in small groups.

Best Guilford County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private high schools serving 6,696 students in Guilford County, NC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Guilford County, NC include High Point Christian Academy, Wesleyan Christian Academy, and Greensboro Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $22,103, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $13,855.
63% of private high schools in Guilford County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Guilford County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Greensboro Montessori School
Greensboro Montessori School Photo - Students in our Lower Elementary classrooms are in first, second, and third grades. They are free to move throughout the classroom and have the choice to work independently or in small groups.
Montessori School
(3)
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
Gr: NS-9 | 274 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Noble Academy
Noble Academy Photo
Special Education School
(1)
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
Gr: 2-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Caldwell Academy
Caldwell Academy Photo
(Christian)
(19)
2900 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 665-1161
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro Day School Photo
(24)
5401 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Gr: NS-12 | 1,023 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
High Point Christian Academy
(Baptist)
800 Phillips Ave
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 841-8702
Gr: PK-12 | 801 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Garden Friends School
New Garden Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(7)
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - 2019 Homecoming March
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Piedmont School
The Piedmont School Photo - Voted Best Private School in the High Point Enterprise's Best of the Southern Triad Awards for 2022.
Special Education School
815 Old Mill Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 883-0992
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Tri-City Christian Academy
Tri-City Christian Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
8000 Clinard Farm Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 665-9822
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vandalia Christian School
(Baptist)
3919 Pleasant Garden Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(133) 637-9838
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students Extracurrculars: 11
Wesleyan Christian Academy
Wesleyan Christian Academy Photo - At Wesleyan Christian Academy, we prepare students from the Early Education Center through 12th grade to lead with confidence, purpose, and faith. Rooted in a Christ-centered mission, our curriculum equips graduates to thrive in college and beyond. Academically strong, spiritually grounded, and ready to make an impact. At Wesleyan, students don't just graduate, they stand out.
(Christian)
(3)
1917 N Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 884-3333
Gr: NS-12 | 1,910 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Brittain Academy
(Christian)
(8)
155 North Point Ave. Suite 105
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 899-7114
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
512 Kivett Dairy Rd
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 763-2740
Gr: PK-11 | 156 students
Greater Vision Academy
(Christian)
485 Brightwood Church Rd
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 512-4766
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Hayworth Christian School
(Methodist)
1696 Westchester Dr
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 882-3126
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Lionheart Academy Of The Triad
Special Education School
2802 St. Leo's Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 676-6075
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students Tuition listed
309 Concord St Ste 201
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 273-4687
Gr: 6-9 | 18 students
Mount Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
6551 Weant Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 848-1608
Gr: K-12 | 117 students
Northwest Baptist Dcc
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
3605 Edgefield Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 668-9627
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Oak Level Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1569 Oak Level Church Rd
Stokesdale, NC 27357
(336) 643-9288
Gr: NS-12 | 69 students
Shining Light Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
4530 W Wendover Ave
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 299-9688
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Youth Focus Mell-burton School
Special Education School
1601 Huffine Mill Rd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-5502
Gr: 6-10 | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4334 Hobbs Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 217-7100
Gr: 12
311 Friendway Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 294-3397
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
1414 Cliffwood Dr
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-1222
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
624 N. Elm St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 274-7335
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
1800 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 273-0054
Gr: K-7 | 28 students
Stoney Creek Montessori (Closed 2013)
Montessori School (Christian)
6335 Double Eagle Dr
Whitsett, NC 27377
(336) 447-4217
Gr: PK-11 | 3 students

Overview

This County (Guilford County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
24 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,696 Students
97,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
698 Teachers
10,206 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1194
(Out of 1600)
1210
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,103
$13,855
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,000
$846
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,675
$6,366
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
212 Students
2,537 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
3,683 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
418 Students
7,284 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
3,722 Students
61,195 Students
% White Students
60%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
432 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,607 Students
21,521 Students
% of Others Students
26%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Guilford County, NC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Guilford County, NC include High Point Christian Academy, Wesleyan Christian Academy, and Greensboro Montessori School.
How many private high schools are located in Guilford County?
23 private high schools are located in Guilford County.
How much do private high schools cost in Guilford County?
The average tuition cost is $22,103, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,855.
How diverse are private high schools in Guilford County?
Guilford County private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Guilford County?
63% of private high schools in Guilford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Guilford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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