Best North Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 3,631 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in North Carolina include New Hope Christian Academy Inc, Wilmington Christian Academy, and Union Grove Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in North Carolina (2026-27)

Cary Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
(1)
Covenant Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
(14)
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 Union Grove Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2295 Union Grove Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-3105
(1)
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)
Carolina Adventist Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
3710 James B White Hwy S
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 640-0855

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in North Carolina include New Hope Christian Academy Inc, Wilmington Christian Academy, and Union Grove Christian School.
How many private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are located in North Carolina?
6 private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in North Carolina?
North Carolina private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
100% of private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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