2026 lists
Private high schools in North Carolina with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 134 schools.
#1 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
#2 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
#3 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
#4 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in North Carolina
Greensboro, NC
#5 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in North Carolina
Greenville, NC
#6 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Durham
Durham, NC
#7 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Episcopal school · Grades 8–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Arden, NC
#8 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
#9 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Baptist school · Grades K–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
#10 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Southern Pines
Southern Pines, NC
#11 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Cary, NC
#12 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 83% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
#13 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
The largest Christian school in Durham
Durham, NC
#14 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Huntersville, NC
#15 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
#16 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
#17 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 64% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Harrisburg, NC
#18 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Asheville
Asheville, NC
#19 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in High Point
High Point, NC
#20 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Hickory
Hickory, NC
#21 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Wilmington, NC
#22 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
#23 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 71% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC
#24 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina
Parish school · Grades 6–11
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
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