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Best North Carolina Private Elementary Schools Belonging to No Membership Association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 529 private elementary schools belonging to No Membership Association in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to No Membership Association in North Carolina include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Asheville Christian Academy, and Cannon School.

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to No Membership Association in North Carolina (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cannon School
Cannon School Photo
(1)
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Epiphany School Of Global Studies
The Epiphany School Of Global Studies Photo - Our Mission: The Epiphany School of Global Studies, anchored in the Judeo-Christian commandment to Love God and Your Neighbor as Yourself, is a comprehensive college-preparatory and globally-focused school where dynamic and innovative learning is stretched beyond the classroom walls, emphasizing the knowledge, skills, creativity, adaptability, curiosity, and international experiences students will need to flourish in an increasingly globalized 21st century.
(Christian)
2301 Trent Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(255) 638-0122
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Greensboro Montessori School
Greensboro Montessori School Photo - Students in our Lower Elementary classrooms are in first, second, and third grades. They are free to move throughout the classroom and have the choice to work independently or in small groups.
Montessori School
(3)
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 668-0119
Gr: NS-9 | 274 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Hill Learning Center
Hill Learning Center Photo - Hill Learning Center's campus is located at 3200 Pickett Road in Durham.
Special Education School
(4)
3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
HOPE Academy
HOPE Academy Photo - HOPE Academy is an AdvancEd accredited Kindergarten through 12th grade University Model School serving the Concord and Greater Charlotte North Carolina areas. In this unique hybrid school parents are supported with professional instruction and curriculum for both in-class and at-home learning.
(Christian)
(9)
7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
JLSA
JLSA Photo - K-12, Inclusive, College-High School Credit Program, AP Options, High School Diploma, High School Certificate of Completion Option, Vocational Program, Primary, Intermediate, Upper, High School, Specialized Core Curriculum
Alternative School
(7)
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Raleigh School
The Raleigh School Photo - At the elementary school, we engage children's hands, hearts and minds every day — in the classroom as well as in our many outdoor spaces. Using an inquiry-based approach, our teachers help build critical and creative thinking skills.
(13)
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy Photo - Innovative Classical Learning in an Authentic Christian Community
(Christian)
(3)
10224 Baileywick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 786-0114
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students Avg. class size: 600 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo - Trinity is located in Durham, North Carolina on 22 acres bordered by trails, creeks, and forests. Trinity is a CSI and SAIS-accredited independent school where children flourish in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through grade 12. We educate within the framework of Christian faith and conviction, teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich yet unhurried education; and communicating truth, goodness,
(Christian)
(4)
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wake Christian Academy
Wake Christian Academy Photo - Located in Raleigh, N.C., we`ve been one of Wake County`s leading private Christian schools for more than 50 years. While we`re known for our strong K-12 academic program, dedicated faculty and staff, and winning fine arts and athletic programs, we`re first and foremost a Christ-centered school. We invite you to discover Wake Christian Academy for yourself!
(Christian)
(17)
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Gr: K-12 | 974 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10200 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-3120
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
130 Towne Village Dr
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 319-9622
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Charlotte
Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Raleigh
Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Hillsborough Christian Academy
Hillsborough Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
121 Orange High School Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-0888
Gr: NS-11 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Noble Academy
Noble Academy Photo
Special Education School
(1)
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
Gr: 2-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp
Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp Photo - An elementary student doing her math work using Montessori materials. The Montessori math curriculum includes using concrete methods of learning abstract concepts.
Montessori School
(17)
109 Millstone Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-2090
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Salisbury Academy
Salisbury Academy Photo
(31)
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adventist Christian Academy
Adventist Christian Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4601 Emory Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-4351
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Adventist Christian Academy Of Raleigh
Adventist Christian Academy Of Raleigh Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(10)
4805 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-1300
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Al-iman School
Al-iman School Photo - Al-Iman School Elementary Building
(Islamic)
3020 Ligon St
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 821-1699
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alamance Christian School
Alamance Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Alexander Youth Network
Alternative School
6220 Thermal Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-8712
Gr: 1-7 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Anami Montessori School
Anami Montessori School Photo - Anami Montessori School is currently celebrating its 32nd year of educating children and families, using the Montessori philosophy. We have monthly open houses on our website and encourage you to sign up or call us if interested in more information.
Montessori School
2901 Archdale Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 556-0042
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arthur Morgan School
Arthur Morgan School Photo - In weaving class student studied the history of textiles and human cultures and learned to weave.
Montessori School (Friends)
(2)
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Gr: 7-9 | 27 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Asheville Catholic School
Asheville Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Asheville Pisgah Christian School
Asheville Pisgah Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
90 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-3255
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2
Atlas International School
Atlas International School Photo - Spring Fling 2019 at Atlas School. In addition to a strong emphasis on health (two recesses a day and no sugar on site), we have a 6:1 student to teacher ratio!
(7)
4112 Garland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Gr: NS-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
600 Mcwalker Rd
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-1166
Gr: K-3 | 6 students
Berean Baptist Academy
Berean Baptist Academy Photo - Berean Baptist Academy - Main Building
(Baptist)
(3)
518 Glensford Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2511
Gr: PK-12 | 555 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
1936 Banks School Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4636
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Burlington Christian Academy
Burlington Christian Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
Gr: PK-12 | 925 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 24
The Burlington School
The Burlington School Photo
(8)
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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