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

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 367 students in North Carolina.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Affiliations: 17% of private high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top schools: The top ranked private high 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: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private High 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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Map of Camelot Academy
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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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 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 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 high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high 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 high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in North Carolina?
6 private high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
17% of private high schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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Private Schools
367
Students
$14,860
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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