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Oldest Private High Schools in North Carolina

The average private high school in North Carolina was founded around 1983 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in North Carolina is Salem Academy, founded in 1772.
Year Founded Range: 1772 1969 Avg. Year Founded: 1939

Oldest Private High Schools in North Carolina (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy
Salem Academy Photo - For over 250 years, Salem Academy has been helping girls transform into exceptional women!
All-girls
(2)
Founding Date: 1772
Grades: 9-12
601 South Church Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
Rank: #22.
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)
Founding Date: 1842
Grades: 9-12
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Rank: #33.
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - 2019 Homecoming March
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Rank: #44.
Ravenscroft
Ravenscroft Photo - Ravenscroft serves students in grades PreK-12 and has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: center for student life; two dining halls; innovation and technology centers; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; many STEM labs; dedicated Health Center and so much more.
(15)
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-12
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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.
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: 9-12
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Christ School
Christ School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: 8-12
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Rank: #77.
Fletcher Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: 9-12
185 Academy Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Rank: #88.
Mount Pisqah Academy
Mount Pisqah Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: 9-12
75 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Durham Academy
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: PK-12
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Summit School Inc
Summit School Inc Photo - Summit Library
(3)
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: NS-9
2100 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
Rank: #1111.
Terra Ceia Christian School
Terra Ceia Christian School Photo - The Knights of Terra Ceia.
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: K-12
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-12
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte Christian School Photo - The new upper school building opened in August of 2007.
(Christian)
(7)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: K-12
7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Salem Baptist Christian School
Salem Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(6)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-12
429 S Broad St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-6113
Rank: #1515.
Tri-City Christian Academy
Tri-City Christian Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-12
8000 Clinard Farm Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 665-9822
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-12
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Rank: #1717.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: 9-12
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: K-12
333 Jeremiah Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 599-9015
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wilson Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: K-12
1820 Airport Blvd W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8064
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: 7-9
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Carolina Friends School
Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.
(2)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-12
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Rank: #2222.
Woodland Baptist Christian School
Woodland Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-12
1175 Bethania Rural Hall Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(366) 969-1782
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Rank: #2424.
Wake Christian Academy
Wake Christian Academy Photo - Located in Raleigh, N.C., we`ve been one of Wake County`s leading private Christian schools for more than 50 years. While we`re known for our strong K-12 academic program, dedicated faculty and staff, and winning fine arts and athletic programs, we`re first and foremost a Christ-centered school. We invite you to discover Wake Christian Academy for yourself!
(Christian)
(12)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: K-12
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Cape Fear Academy
Cape Fear Academy Photo
(6)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Gaston Day School
Gaston Day School Photo - Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Performing Arts Center
(4)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
North Hills Christian School
North Hills Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
2970 W Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-3005
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Lawrence Academy
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Pungo Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
983 W Main St
Belhaven, NC 27810
(252) 943-2678
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Rocky Mount Academy
Rocky Mount Academy Photo - RMA seniors historically have the highest SAT scores among local public and private schools. They are accepted into some of the best colleges and universities in the nation each year. Since the first graduating class, almost 100% of graduates have attended college.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
Alamance Christian School
Alamance Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: NS-12
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
Calvary Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: K-12
1821 Rhem Ave
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-5410
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
Cannon School
Cannon School Photo
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private high schools founding year?
The North Carolina average private high schools founding year is 1983 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools in North Carolina include Salem Academy, Saint Mary's School and Oak Ridge Military Academy.

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