Atlas International School Photo - Spring Fling 2019 at Atlas School. In addition to a strong emphasis on health (two recesses a day and no sugar on site), we have a 6:1 student to teacher ratio!

Most Selective Private Schools in North Carolina

The average private school acceptance rate in North Carolina is 86% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in North Carolina is Asheville School, with an acceptance rate of 40%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 40% 80% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 69%

Most Selective Private Schools in North Carolina (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Asheville School
Asheville School Photo - Asheville School is for those who dare to be extraordinary. It is a privilege to learn and live at Asheville School, a small and special enclave among ancient mountains.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Rank: #22.
Carolina Friends School
Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: PK-12
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Atlas International School
Atlas International School Photo - Spring Fling 2019 at Atlas School. In addition to a strong emphasis on health (two recesses a day and no sugar on site), we have a 6:1 student to teacher ratio!
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
4112 Garland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Providence Day School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Rank: #55.
Camelot Academy
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: K-12
809 Proctor St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
JLSA
JLSA Photo - K-12, Inclusive, College-High School Credit Program, AP Options, High School Diploma, High School Certificate of Completion Option, Vocational Program, Primary, Intermediate, Upper, High School, Specialized Core Curriculum
Alternative School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-6
1201 W Woodcroft Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 967-2700
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Triangle Day School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
4911 Neal Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo - Trinity is located in Durham, North Carolina on 22 acres bordered by trails, creeks, and forests. Trinity is a CSI and SAIS-accredited independent school where children flourish in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through grade 12. We educate within the framework of Christian faith and conviction, teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich yet unhurried education; and communicating truth, goodness,
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Cape Fear Academy
Cape Fear Academy Photo
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Hanger Hall School
Hanger Hall School Photo
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 6-8
64 W T Weaver Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 258-3600
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Myrtle Grove Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
806 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-2067
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Odyssey Community School
Odyssey Community School Photo - Read. Write. Publish. Our elementary students write, edit, and publish their own creative works.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cary Christian School
Cary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: K-12
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
The O'Neal School
The O'Neal School Photo - A comment from a parent survey states, "It's the sense of community that allows for education to be more... natural and organic somehow. - students learn when they're comfortable. It all goes hand in hand."
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-12
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Rank: #1717.
Jacksonville Christian Academy
Jacksonville Christian Academy Photo - Home of the Conquerors!
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: PK-12
919 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Clara Science Academy
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
3015 East Bessemer Ave
Greensboro, NC 27405
(800) 567-5110
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Hickory Day School
Hickory Day School Photo - Mayor Rudy Wright came to speak about different types of government.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
2535 21st Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9492
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-5
3705 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 392-5209
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Raleigh Day School
Raleigh Day School Photo - The Rose Ceremony welcomes students to first grade as the cross the 'rainbow bridge' from kindergarten to grade school.
Waldorf School
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-5
12804 Norwood Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 238-9201
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
St. Paul Catholic School
St. Paul Catholic School Photo - Art Class is fun!
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
3007 Country Club Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-0100
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - 2017 Washington DC Trip
(Church of God)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
310 Carolina Ave
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-7132
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 4-8
6201 Myrtle Grove Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-3139
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Davidson Day School
Davidson Day School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5272
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
3315 E Geer St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 688-2567
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
The New Classical Academy
The New Classical Academy Photo - We spend at least an hour outside each day (weather permitting), playing traditional group games and inventing new ones, running, exploring, and more.
Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
671 Sand Hill Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 225-1993
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
New Hope Christian Academy Inc
New Hope Christian Academy Inc Photo - 2017 Graduates
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
105 Pineywood St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Noble Academy
Noble Academy Photo - Twice a year families meet with their child's teachers to discuss progress, MAP test scores, and to learn more about their lives. Students in grades 7-12 also complete a presentation in the conference noting their learning difference and best learning style.
Special Education School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 2-12
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic School Photo - Eighth graders lead our school's annual May Crowning ceremony each May. Passing on the Christian faith is central to who we are.
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Philips Academy
Philips Academy Photo
Special Education School
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
3115 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Raleigh Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2110 Trawick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Salisbury Academy
Salisbury Academy Photo
(23)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private schools acceptance rate?
The North Carolina average private schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools in North Carolina include Asheville School, Carolina Friends School and Atlas International School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in North Carolina?
The most selective private high school in North Carolina is Asheville School, with an acceptance rate of 40%. The most selective private elementary school is Carolina Friends School, with an acceptance rate of 46%.

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