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Best North Carolina Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 28 private schools with special program emphasis serving 3,758 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in North Carolina include Emerson Waldorf School, St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool, and Liberty Prep Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $17,210, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
43% of private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 3,758

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 3,758

Top Ranked North Carolina Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Emerson Waldorf School Photo
Emerson Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
6211 New Jericho Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1858
(9)
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Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo
Liberty Prep Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
433 Williamson Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
(5)
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The Outdoor Academy Photo
The Outdoor Academy
Gr: 10-11 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
43 Hart Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
(20)
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Map of St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool
St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool
Gr: PK | 222 students
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
520 Summit St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 723-4395
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Thales Academy Photo
Thales Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1201 Granite Falls Blvd
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 435-2715
(1)
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Veritas Christian Academy Photo
Veritas Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
(10)
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Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences Photo
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Gr: 4-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
6201 Myrtle Grove Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-3139
(1)
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Map of Accelerator School Llc
Accelerator School Llc
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum
111-100 Competition Center Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 208-9379
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Map of Brisbane Academy
Brisbane Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Specialized Curriculum
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
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British International School of Charlotte Photo
British International School of Charlotte
Gr: NS-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Specialized Curriculum
7000 Endhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 341-3236
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Map of Calvary Christian Academt
Calvary Christian Academt
Gr: 4-10 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
409 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 871-1234
(1)
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Map of Child Time
Child Time
Gr: NS | 117 students
Specialized Curriculum
118 W Fire Tower Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-6229
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Map of Davidson Green School
Davidson Green School
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Specialized Curriculum
511 S Main St
Davidson, NC 28036
(540) 273-1000
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Map of Father Capodanno School High School
Father Capodanno School High School
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
4364 Us Highway 1
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-2246
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Map of For Kids Only Child Dev Center
For Kids Only Child Dev Center
Gr: PK-1 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
344 Mulberry St.
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 754-7777
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French Broad River Academy Photo
French Broad River Academy
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
1990 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 348-4320
(9)
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Map of Grace Classical School
Grace Classical School
Gr: PK-10 | 75 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 12034
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 526-0718
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Map of Imago Dei Classical Academy
Imago Dei Classical Academy
Gr: K-9 | 30 students
Specialized Curriculum
2035 Jeffress Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 513-4966
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The Learning Community School Photo
The Learning Community School
Gr: K-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1220 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3080
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28
Private Schools
3,758
Students
$17,210
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina include Emerson Waldorf School, St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool, and Liberty Prep Christian Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in North Carolina?
28 private schools with special program emphasis are located in North Carolina.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $17,210, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
43% of private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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