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Best North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 13,098 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina include Providence Day School, Cardinal Gibbons High School, and Carolina Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $19,075, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,975.
49% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association 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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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
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
(32)
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Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
(4)
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Map of Cardinal Gibbons High School
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students
Catholic
1401 Edwards Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
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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
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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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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Map of Durham Academy
Durham Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,253 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 38
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
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Durham Academy Middle School Div
Gr: PK-12 | 1,233 students
3116 Academy Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9118
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 804 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
2601 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-4415
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Greenfield School Photo
Greenfield School
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
3351 Nc Highway 42 W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8046
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Hanger Hall School Photo
Hanger Hall School
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
64 W T Weaver Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 258-3600
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High Point Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 801 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
800 Phillips Ave
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 841-8702
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Map of Kerwin Baptist Christian School
Kerwin Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Baptist
4520 Old Hollow Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 993-3791
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The O'Neal School Photo
The O'Neal School
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 28
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
(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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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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Map of Pungo Christian Academy
Pungo Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
983 W Main St
Belhaven, NC 27810
(252) 943-2678
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Rockwell Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
401 Depot St.
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-8854
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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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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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Abc Of Nc Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Special Education School
905 Friedberg Church Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 251-1180
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students
Christian
400 S Bennett St
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8311
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The Children's Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool Of Wilmington Photo
The Children's Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool Of Wilmington
Gr: NS | 55 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School (Christian)
612 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-1531
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Map of Christian Montessori School At Lake Norman
Christian Montessori School At Lake Norman
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
14101 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-1801
(1)
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Map of Emma Lee Broady Academy
Emma Lee Broady Academy
Gr: 2-11 | 101 students
Po Box 1051
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 380-7339
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 65 students
Baptist
904 Chipola St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-7586
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
127 Boyd Dr
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
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Map of Galilee Christian Academy
Galilee Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Baptist
101 E. Park Ave.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 300-7207
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Map of Heritage Hall International School
Heritage Hall International School
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
1787 Dana Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 989-8465
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Map of Mount Calvary Christian School
Mount Calvary Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 117 students
Baptist
6551 Weant Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 848-1608
(1)
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Map of Trimont Christian Academy
Trimont Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Christian
98 Promise Ln
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-6756
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Map of Tutor All School
Tutor All School
Gr: 1-9 | 16 students
214 Charles St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(125) 233-5980
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina include Providence Day School, Cardinal Gibbons High School, and Carolina Friends School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in North Carolina?
35 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $19,075, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,975.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
49% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
35
Private Schools
13,098
Students
$19,075
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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