#1 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Trinity Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade612 students11 students per teacher
2026 lists
College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Private high schools in Raleigh, NC where the most graduates go on to four-year colleges. Top 13 of 13 schools.
#2 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
St. Mary's School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall gradeAll girls306 students10 students per teacher
#3 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
St. Thomas More Academy
Parish school · Grades 6–11
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade243 students12 students per teacher
#4 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Cardinal Gibbons
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade1,590 students13 students per teacher
#5 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade1,568 students15 students per teacher
#6 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Ravenscroft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade1,215 students8 students per teacher
#7 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Grace Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade874 students12 students per teacher
#8 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Neuse Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade356 students8 students per teacher
#9 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade228 students10 students per teacher
#10 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Fusion Raleigh
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
80% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade101 students5 students per teacher
#11 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Wake Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
75% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade926 students13 students per teacher
#12 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Friendship Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
60% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade266 students10 students per teacher
#13 College-Bound Private High Schools in Raleigh, NC
The Fletcher Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
50% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade206 students5 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.