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Best North Carolina 草榴社区 Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 57 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 25,297 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Country Day School, Cannon School, and Saint Mary's School.
The average tuition cost is $22,235, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
33% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 草榴社区 Schools: 57

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 草榴社区 Schools: 57

Top Ranked 草榴社区 Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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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The Raleigh School
Gr: NS-5 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1141 Raleigh School Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 546-0788
(13)
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Saint Mary's School
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 56
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(2)
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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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Arendell Parrott Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
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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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The Burlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
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Cannon School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Sports: 15
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
(1)
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Cape Fear Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 820 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 38
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
(6)
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Carolina Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
(1)
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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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Cary Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
(1)
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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 Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,722 students
Sports: 18
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
(9)
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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 Photo
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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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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Davidson Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
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Duke School
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
3716 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-9420
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Map of Durham Academy
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Charlotte Country Day School, Cannon School, and Saint Mary's School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in North Carolina?
57 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $22,235, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
33% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
57
草榴社区 Schools
25,297
Students
$22,235
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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