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North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 56 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 27,893 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina include Charlotte Country Day School, Providence Day School, and Cary Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,184, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,001.
59% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 56

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 56

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina (2026-27)

Hill Learning Center Photo
Hill Learning Center
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
(4)
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Saint Mary's School Photo
Saint Mary's School
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(2)
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Arendell Parrott Academy Photo
Arendell Parrott Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
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Asheville School
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 29
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
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Map of Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School
Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
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Burlington Christian Academy Photo
Burlington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
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Calvary Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
134 S. Peace Haven Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
(3)
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Cannon School Photo
Cannon School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Sports: 15
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
(1)
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Carolina Day School Photo
Carolina Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
(1)
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Map of Cary Academy
Cary Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
(1)
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Charlotte Country Day School Photo
Charlotte Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,722 students
Sports: 18
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
(9)
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Charlotte Preparatory School Photo
Charlotte Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
212 Boyce Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
(8)
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Covenant Day School Photo
Covenant Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
(14)
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Crossroads Christian School Photo
Crossroads Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
583 Old County Home Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-1333
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Davidson Day School Photo
Davidson Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
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Emerson Waldorf School Photo
Emerson Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
6211 New Jericho Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1858
(9)
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Fayetteville Academy Photo
Fayetteville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 29
3200 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
(7)
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The Fletcher Academy Photo
The Fletcher Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
400 Cedarview Court
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-5082
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Freedom Christian Academy Photo
Freedom Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 1
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
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Gaston Christian School Photo
Gaston Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 349-5020
(3)
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Gaston Day School Photo
Gaston Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
(4)
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 786 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
801 & 1101 Buck Jones Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 230-6554
(1)
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Greensboro Day School Photo
Greensboro Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,042 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
5401 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 387-2308
(24)
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High Point Friends School Photo
High Point Friends School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Friends
800-A Quaker Ln
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 886-5516
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Immaculata Catholic School Photo
Immaculata Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
721 Burch Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5847
(1)
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Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School Photo
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
4145 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 887-2613
(1)
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North Hills Christian School Photo
North Hills Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 523 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
2970 W Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-3005
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North Raleigh Christian Academy Photo
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,589 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
(2)
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Northside Christian Academy Photo
Northside Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Baptist
333 Jeremiah Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 599-9015
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Map of Northwood Temple Academy
Northwood Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Pentecostal
4200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 822-7711
(3)
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The Oakwood School Photo
The Oakwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 447 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
4000 Macgregor Downs Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 931-0760
(3)
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Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
201 S. Chapman Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 275-1522
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Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
(4)
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The Piedmont School Photo
The Piedmont School
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
815 Old Mill Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 883-0992
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Map of Providence Day School
Providence Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,624 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina include Charlotte Country Day School, Providence Day School, and Cary Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in North Carolina?
56 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $16,184, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,001.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
59% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
56
Private Schools
27,893
Students
$16,184
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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