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North Carolina Private High Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: North Carolina Average Tuition Cost Trends (High School)
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The average private high school tuition in North Carolina is $12,521 per year (2026-27).

The private high school with the lowest tuition is Trinity Baptist Academy, with a tuition of $1,850.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 200
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,850–$4,200
NC School Avg.: $12,549
National School Avg.: $13,513

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 200
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,850–$4,200
NC School Avg.: $12,549
National School Avg.: $13,513

North Carolina Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +24.5% (+$2,772 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$17,997	$14,095	▲ +$377	▲ +2.7%
2024	$17,493	$13,718	▲ +$502	▲ +3.8%
2023	$16,804	$13,216	▲ +$614	▲ +4.9%
2022	$16,152	$12,602	▲ +$137	▲ +1.1%
2021	$15,818	$12,465	▼ -$265	▼ -2.1%
2020	$15,428	$12,730	▲ +$139	▲ +1.1%
2019	$15,085	$12,591	▲ +$564	▲ +4.7%
2018	$14,724	$12,027	▲ +$265	▲ +2.3%
2017	$14,321	$11,762	▲ +$439	▲ +3.9%
2016	$13,796	$11,323	▲ +$417	▲ +3.8%
2015	$13,217	$10,906	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,850–$4,200, avg $12,549)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,850 $4,800 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,812

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private high schools tuition?

The North Carolina average private high schools tuition is $11,997 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the lowest tuition cost in North Carolina?

The top ranked private high schools in North Carolina include Trinity Baptist Academy, Grace Christian School and Calvary Baptist Mission Academy.

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