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Best North Carolina Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 521 religiously affiliated private schools serving 99,401 students in North Carolina (59% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $10,427, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (33% of schools), Baptist (28% of schools) and Catholic (9% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 521
  • # Students Served: 99,401

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 521
  • # Students Served: 99,401

Top Ranked North Carolina Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
1
27
-
Assembly of God
9
2,066
21%
Baptist
144
24,876
21%
Catholic
49
15,845
23%
Christian
171
36,459
21%
Church of Christ
4
288
37%
Church of God
3
327
30%
Church of the Nazarene
1
57
2%
Episcopal
12
3,421
20%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
5
383
11%
Friends
5
666
29%
Greek Orthodox
1
30
75%
Islamic
6
1,038
59%
Jewish
3
559
3%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9
1,513
10%
Mennonite
5
111
25%
Methodist
16
1,213
33%
Other
29
5,643
22%
Other Lutheran
1
46
-
Pentecostal
13
924
31%
Presbyterian
7
2,383
12%
Seventh Day Adventist
27
1,526
53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in North Carolina include Saint Mary's School, Trinity Academy, and The Epiphany School Of Global Studies.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in North Carolina?
521 religiously affiliated private schools are located in North Carolina.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $10,427, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.

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