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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 58 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 29,872 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, Arendell Parrott Academy, and Cary Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,214, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
60% 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 (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 58

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 58

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

Cannon School Photo
Cannon School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
(1)
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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 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 56
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 Photo
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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Carmel Christian School Photo
Carmel Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 1,133 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Baptist
1145 Pineville Matthews Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-9723
(17)
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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
Avg. class size: 15 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
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
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
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
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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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, Arendell Parrott Academy, and Cary Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in North Carolina?
58 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 $16,214, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
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?
60% 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).
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Private Schools
29,872
Students
$16,214
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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