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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 20,920 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 $23,490, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $11,775.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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."

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - 2019 Homecoming March

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