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Best North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 694 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in North Carolina include St. Johns Lutheran School, University Christian High School, and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in North Carolina (2026-27)

St. Johns Lutheran School Photo
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: NS-5 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2415 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 725-1651
(4)
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St. Stephens Lutheran School Photo
St. Stephens Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
(3)
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University Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
602 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 855-2995
(3)
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Resurrection Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
100 W Lochmere Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 851-7271
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in North Carolina include St. Johns Lutheran School, University Christian High School, and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in North Carolina?
4 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in North Carolina.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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