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Top 20 Best North Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 20,937 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.

The private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Saint Mary's School, Cape Fear Academy, and Cary Academy.

The average tuition cost is $23,438, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $11,765.

29% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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.

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.

Neuse Christian Academy Photo - High School Chorus

The Piedmont School Photo - Voted Best Private School in the High Point Enterprise's Best of the Southern Triad Awards for 2022.

Carolina Friends School Photo - Interscholastic sports are available for Middle and Upper School students.

Woodlawn School Photo - Stinson Hall as viewed from the Carriage House classroom building

Charlotte Country Day School Photo - At Country Day, we introduce young people to world of ideas. We offer students and their families an unsurpassed opportunity to prepare for the future.

Gaston Day School Photo - Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Performing Arts Center

HOPE Academy Photo - HOPE Academy facilitates a variety of teaching style to reach every student. Our emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning reaches students of all ages and offers depth of learning. Look for our Academic page on our website for more information.

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.

The Outdoor Academy Photo - Community is one of our school's four cornerstones... Let's circle up!

Carolina Day School Photo - Seniors and Juniors ring the bell before the Upper School Awards Ceremony

Hill Learning Center Photo - Hill Learning Center's campus is located at 3200 Pickett Road in Durham.

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.

The Oakwood School Photo - At The Oakwood School, we challenge young minds in grades PK3-12. Come be a part of something remarkable! Together, we are Oakwood Strong!

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