#25 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Concord Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
769 students
Concord, NC
B-Overall grade769 students16 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
The private schools in North Carolina with the most students. Top 50 of 501 schools.
#26 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Asheville Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
757 students
Swannanoa, NC
A-Overall grade757 students11 students per teacher
#27 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Burlington Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
755 students
Burlington, NC
B+Overall grade755 students10 students per teacher
#28 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Hickory Grove Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
742 students
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade742 students11 students per teacher
#29 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Wayne Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
737 students
Goldsboro, NC
B-Overall grade737 students15 students per teacher
#30 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Cape Fear Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
709 students
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade709 students10 students per teacher
#31 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
709 students
Fayetteville, NC
B-Overall grade709 students14 students per teacher
#32 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
High Point Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
702 students
High Point, NC
B+Overall grade702 students11 students per teacher
#33 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
St. Mark Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
700 students
Huntersville, NC
BOverall grade700 students15 students per teacher
#34 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
St. Matthew Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
682 students
Charlotte, NC
B-Overall grade682 students18 students per teacher
#35 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
The Franciscan School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
668 students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade668 students15 students per teacher
#36 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
St. Gabriel Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
657 students
Charlotte, NC
B-Overall grade657 students17 students per teacher
#37 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Thales Academy
Independent school · Grades K–5
656 students
Wake Forest, NC
BOverall grade656 students23 students per teacher
#38 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Thales Academy Apex Jh/Hs
Independent school · Grades 6–12
653 students
Apex, NC
B-Overall grade653 students15 students per teacher
#39 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Thales Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
625 students
Rolesville, NC
BOverall grade625 students18 students per teacher
#40 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Berean Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
613 students
Fayetteville, NC
A+Overall grade613 students8 students per teacher
#41 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Trinity Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
612 students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade612 students11 students per teacher
#42 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Southlake Christian Academy
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
611 students
Huntersville, NC
AOverall grade611 students7 students per teacher
#43 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Freedom Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
604 students
Fayetteville, NC
B-Overall grade604 students24 students per teacher
#44 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Carolina Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
587 students
Asheville, NC
A+Overall grade587 students8 students per teacher
#45 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
583 students
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade583 students8 students per teacher
#46 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Village Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
580 students
Fayetteville, NC
AOverall grade580 students10 students per teacher
#47 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Wilson Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
564 students
Wilson, NC
B-Overall grade564 students14 students per teacher
#48 Largest Private Schools in North Carolina
Thales Academy Apex K-5
Independent school · Grades K–5
550 students
Apex, NC
BOverall grade550 students20 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.