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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 57 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 25,334 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Country Day School, Cape Fear Academy, and Saint Mary's School.
The average tuition cost is $22,233, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,060.
33% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 57

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 57

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina (2026-27)

Hill Learning Center Photo
Hill Learning Center
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
(4)
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The Raleigh School Photo
The Raleigh School
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
(13)
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Saint Mary's School Photo
Saint Mary's School
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(2)
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Noble Academy Photo
Noble Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
(1)
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Arendell Parrott Academy Photo
Arendell Parrott Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
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Asheville School Photo
Asheville School
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 29
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
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The Burlington School Photo
The Burlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
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Cannon School Photo
Cannon School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Sports: 15
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
(1)
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Cape Fear Academy Photo
Cape Fear Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 826 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 58
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
(8)
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Carolina Day School Photo
Carolina Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
(1)
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Carolina Friends School Photo
Carolina Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 521 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
(2)
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Cary Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
(1)
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Charlotte Christian School Photo
Charlotte Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 1,181 students
Sports: 17
Christian
7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
(7)
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Charlotte Country Day School Photo
Charlotte Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,722 students
Sports: 18
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
(9)
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Charlotte Latin School Photo
Charlotte Latin School
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
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Charlotte Preparatory School Photo
Charlotte Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
212 Boyce Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
(8)
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Christ School Photo
Christ School
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 17
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
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Davidson Day School Photo
Davidson Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
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Duke School Photo
Duke School
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
3716 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-9420
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Map of Durham Academy
Durham Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,253 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 38
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
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Fayetteville Academy Photo
Fayetteville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 29
3200 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
(7)
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The Fletcher Academy Photo
The Fletcher Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
400 Cedarview Court
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-5082
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Forsyth Country Day School Photo
Forsyth Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 924 students
Sports: 14
5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 945-3151
(3)
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Gaston Day School Photo
Gaston Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
(4)
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Greensboro Day School Photo
Greensboro Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,023 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
5401 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 387-2308
(24)
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Hanger Hall School Photo
Hanger Hall School
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
64 W T Weaver Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 258-3600
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Hickory Day School Photo
Hickory Day School
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
2535 21st Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9492
(2)
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HOPE Academy Photo
HOPE Academy
Gr: K-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
(9)
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Immaculata Catholic School Photo
Immaculata Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
721 Burch Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5847
(1)
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Map of The Nest Academy
The Nest Academy
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
6740 Albemarle Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 493-7043
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Neuse Christian Academy Photo
Neuse Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
7600 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-6496
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New Garden Friends School Photo
New Garden Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Friends
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
(8)
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The O'Neal School Photo
The O'Neal School
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 28
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
(8)
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
(5)
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The Oakwood School Photo
The Oakwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 447 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
4000 Macgregor Downs Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 931-0760
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Country Day School, Cape Fear Academy, and Saint Mary's School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in North Carolina?
57 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $22,233, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,060.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
33% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
57
Private Schools
25,334
Students
$22,233
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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