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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 54 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 24,288 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.

The private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in North Carolina include Cape Fear Academy, Cary Academy, and Greensboro Day School.

The average tuition cost is $19,248, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $10,525.

35% of private elementary 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.

Immaculata Catholic School Photo - With small class sizes, our students form deep and lasting friendships.

St. David's School Photo - St. David`s is an independent school in the Episcopal school tradition that prepares young men and women for college and life by challenging them to excel in the vital areas of faith, virtue and knowledge.

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."

Neuse Christian Academy Photo - High School Chorus

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

Westchester Country Day School Photo - Westchester students learn inside and outside of the classroom, with character education weaved through the curriculum in PK-12 classes. Lower School students grow vegetables which are utilized in the cafeteria; Middle School students travel to area schools and nursing homes to donate their time; Upper School students must complete a service project as a requirement for graduation.

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.

Charlotte Christian School Photo - The new upper school building opened in August of 2007.

Gaston Day School Photo - Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Performing Arts Center

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - 2019 Homecoming March

Duke School Photo - Welcome to Duke School! Our students love learning; visit us and see why!

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.

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