The average private elementary school acceptance rate in North Carolina is 86% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in North Carolina is Carolina Friends School, with an acceptance rate of 46%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 46%
80%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 71%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in North Carolina (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: PK-12
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
4112 Garland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 623-2323
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: K-12
809 Proctor St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-6
1201 W Woodcroft Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 967-2700
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 967-2700
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
4911 Neal Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8800
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Hanger Hall School![Hanger Hall School Photo]( "Hanger Hall School Photo")
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 6-8
64 W T Weaver Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 258-3600
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 258-3600
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Myrtle Grove Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
806 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-2067
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-2067
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: K-12
1330 Old Apex Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 303-2560
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-12
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: PK-12
919 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
3015 East Bessemer Ave
Greensboro, NC 27405
(800) 567-5110
Greensboro, NC 27405
(800) 567-5110
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
2535 21st Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9492
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9492
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-5
3705 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 392-5209
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 392-5209
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-5
12804 Norwood Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 238-9201
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 238-9201
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
3007 Country Club Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-0100
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-0100
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Victory Christian Academy![Victory Christian Academy Photo - 2017 Washington DC Trip]( "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
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-7132
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 4-8
6201 Myrtle Grove Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-3139
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-3139
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5272
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5272
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
3315 E Geer St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 688-2567
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 688-2567
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
671 Sand Hill Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 225-1993
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 225-1993
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
105 Pineywood St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 2-12
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1730 Link Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7204
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
3115 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Raleigh Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2110 Trawick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
Rank: #25 - 3625. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
1225 29th Avenue Dr NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-9936
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-9936
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Carolina average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The North Carolina average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools in North Carolina include Carolina Friends School, Atlas International School and Providence Day School.
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