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Best North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 57 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 25,025 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Saint Mary's School, Cary Academy, and Charlotte Country Day School.

The average tuition cost is $22,080, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,273.

35% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Saint Mary's School Photo - Saint Mary's School, an all-girls, Episcopal, college preparatory, boarding and day high school located on a 23-acre, historic campus in the heart of Raleigh, N.C. More at www.sms.edu.

Charlotte Christian School Photo - The new upper school building opened in August of 2007.

Carolina Day School Photo - Seniors and Juniors ring the bell before the Upper School Awards Ceremony

Lerner Jewish Community Day School Photo

Westchester Country Day School Photo - Westchester students learn inside and outside of the classroom, with character education weaved through the curriculum in PK-12 classes. Lower School students grow vegetables which are utilized in the cafeteria; Middle School students travel to area schools and nursing homes to donate their time; Upper School students must complete a service project as a requirement for graduation.

Woodlawn School Photo - Stinson Hall as viewed from the Carriage House classroom building

Charlotte Country Day School Photo - At Country Day, we introduce young people to world of ideas. We offer students and their families an unsurpassed opportunity to prepare for the future.

HOPE Academy Photo - HOPE Academy facilitates a variety of teaching style to reach every student. Our emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning reaches students of all ages and offers depth of learning. Look for our Academic page on our website for more information.

Charlotte Preparatory School Photo - Charlotte Preparatory School

The Oakwood School Photo - At The Oakwood School, we challenge young minds in grades PK3-12. Come be a part of something remarkable! Together, we are Oakwood Strong!

Neuse Christian Academy Photo - High School Chorus

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