Best North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 2,496 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in North Carolina include Wilmington Christian Academy, New Hope Christian Academy Inc, and Adventist Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in North Carolina (2026-27)

Adventist Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4601 Emory Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-4351
Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1936 Banks School Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4636
Greenville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
(1)
New Hope Christian Academy Inc Photo
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
105 Pineywood St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
(1)
Map of Vandalia Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 411 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Baptist
3919 Pleasant Garden Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(133) 637-9838
Wilmington Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,129 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
1401 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
(1)
Map of Matthews Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in North Carolina include Wilmington Christian Academy, New Hope Christian Academy Inc, and Adventist Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in North Carolina?
7 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
100% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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