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North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 772 students in North Carolina.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Affiliations: 30% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina include New Hope Christian Academy Inc and Trinity Preparatory School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

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

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New Hope Christian Academy Inc
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
105 Pineywood St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
(1)
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Trinity Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
7516 East Independence Blvd Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 569-1900
(1)
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Alc Mosaic (mosaic School)
Gr: Inquire with school | 82 students
Alternative School
401 E Arrowood Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 709-9668
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Camelot Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 4
809 Proctor St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
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Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Catholic
204 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
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Map of Kent Academy
Kent Academy
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
1814 Euclid Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 996-8283
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Map of Tarboro-edgecombe Academy
Tarboro-edgecombe Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
500 Davis Dr.
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5031
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Map of Timbersong Academy
Timbersong Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students
All-girls | Alternative School
531 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-1919
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Map of Upward Adventist School
Upward Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
957 Upward Rd
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 388-5952
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Map of Waterview Learning Academy
Waterview Learning Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students
3719 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 777-7564
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina include New Hope Christian Academy Inc and Trinity Preparatory School.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in North Carolina?
10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) 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 Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
30% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Students
$15,985
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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