For the 2024 school year, there are 836 private schools serving 124,987 students in North Carolina (there are 2,752 public schools, serving 1,524,291 students). 8% of all K-12 students in North Carolina are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,964 for elementary schools and $11,082 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in North Carolina include Providence Day School, Saint Mary's School and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 24% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked North Carolina Private Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in North Carolina?
The best top ranked private schools in North Carolina include Providence Day School, Saint Mary's School and Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill.
How many private schools are located in North Carolina?
836 private schools are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools cost in North Carolina?
The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $9,964 for elementary schools and $11,082 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools are approximately 24% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in North Carolina go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in North Carolina are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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