Best North Carolina Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 497 religiously affiliated private schools serving 87,210 students in North Carolina (60% of all schools).

The average tuition cost is $7,482, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,249.

The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (35% of schools), Baptist (30% of schools) and Catholic (9% of schools).

Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo - At Trinity School we are convinced that a vibrant Christian faith draws forth a rich and deep education. The Christian education we offer here involves the education of the whole person, created in God's image: We honor the life of the mind through the pursuit of deep understandings. We are a place where bright minds and open hearts meet.

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.

Trinity Academy Photo - Innovative Classical Learning in an Authentic Christian Community

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!

Saint Mary's School Photo - Saint Mary's School, an all-girls, Episcopal, college preparatory, boarding and day high school located on a 23-acre, historic campus in the heart of Raleigh, N.C. More at www.sms.edu.

Southside Christian School Photo - Go, SCS WARRIORS!

Arthur Morgan School Photo - In weaving class student studied the history of textiles and human cultures and learned to weave.

Liberty Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to LCA!

Tabernacle Christian School Photo - Our 2012 Boy Rams Basketball teamed won their 2012 regional championship

Bethesda Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to Crusader Country!

Columbus Christian Academy Photo - School Banner

Top Ranked North Carolina Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2024)

Religious Affiliation

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

African Methodist Episcopal

134

Amish

Assembly of God

1,906

22%

Baptist

150

25,242

24%

Calvinist

139

60%

Catholic

13,490

21%

Christian

173

32,744

22%

Church of Christ

142

12%

Church of God

310

27%

Church of the Nazarene

Episcopal

3,730

22%

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

382

14%

Friends

732

13%

Islamic

876

72%

Jewish

302

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

1,229

Mennonite

Methodist

975

25%

Other

222

80%

Other Lutheran

Pentecostal

813

35%

Presbyterian

2,239

10%

Seventh Day Adventist

1,377

52%

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