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Most Selective Private High Schools in North Carolina

The average private high 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% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 75%

Most Selective Private High 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: #33.
Providence Day School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Rank: #44.
Camelot Academy
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: K-12
809 Proctor St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-3040
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Rank: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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."
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-12
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Rank: #1212.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Davidson Day School
Davidson Day School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5272
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
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: #15 - 2315. - 23.
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: #15 - 2315. - 23.
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: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Raleigh Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2110 Trawick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-2215
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Salisbury Academy
Salisbury Academy Photo
(23)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
1225 29th Avenue Dr NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-9936
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Tri-City Christian Academy
Tri-City Christian Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
8000 Clinard Farm Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 665-9822
Rank: #2424.
Fayetteville Academy
Fayetteville Academy Photo - The Fayetteville Academy Boys' Soccer Team - The 2012 NCISAA 2A State Champions!
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Grades: PK-12
3200 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Arthur Morgan School
Arthur Morgan School Photo - In weaving class student studied the history of textiles and human cultures and learned to weave.
Montessori School (Friends)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-9
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Berean Baptist Academy
Berean Baptist Academy Photo - Berean Baptist Academy - Main Building
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
518 Glensford Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2511
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Christ Classical Academy of Charlotte
Christ Classical Academy of Charlotte Photo
(Christian)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10132 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 549-4101
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Pathway Christian Academy
Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Saint Mary's School
Saint Mary's School Photo - Saint Mary's School, an all-girls, Episcopal, college preparatory, boarding and day high school located on a 23-acre, historic campus in the heart of Raleigh, N.C. More at www.sms.edu.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Southview Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
625 Wallace Springs Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-9554
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
United Faith Christian Academy
United Faith Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(23)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
8617 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 541-1742
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Veritas Christian Academy
Veritas Christian Academy Photo - We would love for you to become part of the Veritas family!
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
Rank: #3333.
Salem Academy
Salem Academy Photo - For over 250 years, Salem Academy has been helping girls transform into exceptional women!
All-girls
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: 9-12
601 South Church Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
Rank: #3434.
Statesville Christian School
Statesville Christian School Photo - Fourth grade students participate in an annual President's Day parade.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: K-12
1210 Museum Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-9511
Rank: #35 - 6035. - 60.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private high schools acceptance rate?
The North Carolina average private high schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private high schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools in North Carolina include Asheville School, Carolina Friends School and Providence Day School.

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