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North Carolina Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 959 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in North Carolina include Salem Academy, Saint Mary's School, and Asheville School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in North Carolina (2026-27)

Saint Mary's School Photo
Saint Mary's School
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(2)
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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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Christ School Photo
Christ School
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 17
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
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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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Montford Hall
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in North Carolina include Salem Academy, Saint Mary's School, and Asheville School.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in North Carolina?
5 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
40% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
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Private Schools
959
Students
$43,510
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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