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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 11,274 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina include Charlotte Christian School, Carolina Friends School, and Durham Academy.
The average tuition cost is $18,474, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,607.
47% of private elementary 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: 30

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina (2026-27)

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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
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
(31)
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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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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
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
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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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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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
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
3351 Nc Highway 42 W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8046
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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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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
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
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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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina include Charlotte Christian School, Carolina Friends School, and Durham Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in North Carolina?
30 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in North Carolina.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $18,474, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,607.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina?
North Carolina private elementary 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 elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
47% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
30
Private Schools
11,274
Students
$18,474
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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