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Best North Carolina Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools serving 696 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools in North Carolina include The Raleigh School and Carolina Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Raleigh School
The Raleigh School Photo - At the elementary school, we engage children's hands, hearts and minds every day — in the classroom as well as in our many outdoor spaces. Using an inquiry-based approach, our teachers help build critical and creative thinking skills.
(13)
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Carolina Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
367 Academy Dr
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-8950
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
5208 Foreman Street (physical address) 5956 Jenkins Rd Morganton NC ( business address)
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 764-4216
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Sports: 1
Pathway Christian Academy
Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus
(Christian)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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