#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
Winston-Salem, NC
A+Overall grade141 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Private schools in the Diocese of Charlotte with the highest overall grades. Top 17 of 17 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade180 students11 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
St. Ann Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade319 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Immaculata Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
A+Overall grade123 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Salisbury
Salisbury, NC
A+Overall grade182 students13 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
St. Leo Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
Winston-Salem, NC
A+Overall grade247 students12 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
High Point, NC
A+Overall grade262 students12 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Christ the King Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Huntersville, NC
AOverall grade416 students13 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
High Point, NC
A-Overall grade261 students11 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Asheville Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Asheville
Asheville, NC
A-Overall grade222 students13 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
Charlotte Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade1,330 students14 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
St. Pius X Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
BOverall grade437 students14 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
St. Patrick Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
One of 6 Catholic schools in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
BOverall grade228 students13 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
St. Michael Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
BOverall grade127 students25 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
St. Mark Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in North Carolina
Huntersville, NC
BOverall grade700 students15 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
St. Matthew Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2015–16
Charlotte, NC
B-Overall grade682 students18 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charlotte
St. Gabriel Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
Charlotte, NC
B-Overall grade657 students17 students per teacher
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