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Largest North Carolina Private Elementary Schools

Name: North Carolina Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in North Carolina has 196 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in North Carolina is Wesleyan Christian Academy, with 1,910 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 630
Top 20 Range (Students): 924–1,910
NC School Avg.: 196
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 630
Top 20 Range (Students): 924–1,910
NC School Avg.: 196
National School Avg.: 196

North Carolina Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +4.3% (+8 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	194	▲ +9	▲ +4.9%
2024	192	185	▲ +3	▲ +1.6%
2023	193	182	▼ -5	▼ -2.7%
2022	205	187	▲ +8	▲ +4.5%
2021	201	179	▲ +10	▲ +5.9%
2020	188	169	▼ -6	▼ -3.4%
2019	193	175	▲ +5	▲ +2.9%
2018	190	170	▼ -20	▼ -10.5%
2017	199	190	▲ +4	▲ +2.2%
2016	196	186	▲ +11	▲ +6.3%
2015	183	175	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — North Carolina (students range: 924–1,910, avg 196)

School Size Range: 639 1,910 Avg. School Size: 1,019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private elementary schools student size?

The North Carolina average private elementary schools student size is 196 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in North Carolina?

The top ranked private elementary schools in North Carolina include Wesleyan Christian Academy, Charlotte Country Day School and Providence Day School.

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