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Best North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 40 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 14,561 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Carolina include Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, Immaculata Catholic School, and Charlotte Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $11,359, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,306.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 40

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 40

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Carolina (2026)

Asheville Catholic School Photo
Asheville Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
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Map of Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School
Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
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Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
515 Hillcrest Ave
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-0019
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Map of Cardinal Gibbons High School
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1401 Edwards Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
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Charlotte Catholic High School Photo
Charlotte Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
7702 Pineville Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(336) 345-7993
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Christ The King Catholic High School Photo
Christ The King Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2011 Crusader Way
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 799-4400
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The Franciscan School
Gr: K-8 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
10000 Saint Francis Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 534-4840
(2)
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Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School Photo
Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
3100 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 527-7822
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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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Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School Photo
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
4145 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 887-2613
(1)
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Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
201 S. Chapman Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 275-1522
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Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2710 Overbrook Dr
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 861-4610
(1)
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Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
(4)
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Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4225 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-0067
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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
385 Lumen Christie Ln
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-2841
(2)
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St. Ann Catholic School Photo
St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
600 Hillside Ave
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-4938
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St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
365 N Cool Spring St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-3902
(6)
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Map of St. Egbert Catholic School
St. Egbert Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Catholic
1705 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
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St. Gabriel Catholic School Photo
St. Gabriel Catholic School
Gr: K-5
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
3028 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-2409
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Map of St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
1013 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 452-2800
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Carolina include Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, Immaculata Catholic School, and Charlotte Catholic High School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in North Carolina?
40 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $11,359, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,306.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
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Private Schools
14,561
Students
$11,359
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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