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North Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 11,813 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Christian School, Cape Fear Academy, and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.
The average tuition cost is $24,578, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $12,537.
20% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) 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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Trinity Academy Photo
Trinity Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 600 students
Sports: 11
Christian
10224 Baileywick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 786-0114
(3)
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Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
(5)
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Noble Academy Photo
Noble Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
(1)
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Salisbury Academy Photo
Salisbury Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
(34)
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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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The Burlington School Photo
The Burlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
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Cape Fear Academy Photo
Cape Fear Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 826 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 58
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
(8)
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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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Carolina Friends School Photo
Carolina Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 521 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
(2)
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Charlotte Christian School Photo
Charlotte Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 1,181 students
Sports: 17
Christian
7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
(7)
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Charlotte Latin School Photo
Charlotte Latin School
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
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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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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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Harrells Christian Academy Photo
Harrells Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
360 Tomahawk Highway
Harrells, NC 28444
(910) 532-4575
(1)
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New Garden Friends School Photo
New Garden Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Friends
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
(8)
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
(5)
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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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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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St. David's School Photo
St. David's School
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
3400 White Oak Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
(2)
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Salem Academy Photo
Salem Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls
601 South Church Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
(2)
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Summit School Photo
Summit School
Gr: NS-9 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
2100 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
(3)
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Westchester Country Day School Photo
Westchester Country Day School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
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Woodlawn School Photo
Woodlawn School
Gr: K-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
135 Woodlawn School Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
(3)
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The Fletcher School Photo
The Fletcher School
Gr: 1-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
8500 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 365-4658
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Map of Hobgood Academy
Hobgood Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 S Beech St
Hobgood, NC 27843
(252) 826-4116
(1)
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Map of Omni Montessori School
Omni Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
9536 Blakeney Heath Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 541-1326
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Christian School, Cape Fear Academy, and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.
How many private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in North Carolina?
30 private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $24,578, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,537.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 22% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
20% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).
30
Private Schools
11,813
Students
$24,578
Avg. Tuition
22%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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