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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 48 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 16,562 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 Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Christian School, Cape Fear Academy, and Carolina Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $21,960, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,013.
35% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48

Top Ranked Private 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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The Raleigh School Photo
The Raleigh School
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
(13)
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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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Canterbury School Photo
Canterbury School
Gr: NS-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-2007
(4)
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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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Duke School Photo
Duke School
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
3716 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-9420
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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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Map of Episcopal Day School
Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Episcopal
340 E Massachusetts Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-3492
(7)
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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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Hickory Day School Photo
Hickory Day School
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
2535 21st Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9492
(2)
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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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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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Palisades Episcopal School Photo
Palisades Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28278
(704) 583-1825
(1)
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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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St. Timothy's School Photo
St. Timothy's School
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
4523 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 787-3011
(8)
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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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Map of Triangle Day School
Triangle Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
4911 Neal Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
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Trinity Episcopal School Photo
Trinity Episcopal School
Gr: K-8 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
750 E 9th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 358-8101
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Christian School, Cape Fear Academy, and Carolina Friends School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in North Carolina?
48 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $21,960, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,013.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
35% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
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Private Schools
16,562
Students
$21,960
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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