#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Flaming Sword Christian Academy
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 26% of students
Hope Mills, NC
AOverall grade103 students8 students per teacher
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Private schools in North Carolina with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 394 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 31% of students
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade180 students11 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 33% of students
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade202 students7 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Mount Pisqah Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 34% of students
Candler, NC
A-Overall grade96 students10 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
The School of Hope
Special education school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 34% of students
Fayetteville, NC
AOverall grade62 students5 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Brtish International School of Charlotte
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 35% of students
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade149 students7 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Tri-City Christian Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 36% of students
High Point, NC
B+Overall grade197 students13 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Hope Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–6
Largest group: 36% of students
Kinston, NC
BOverall grade139 students12 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Matthews Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 37% of students
Matthews, NC
A+Overall grade160 students9 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 37% of students
Rocky Mount, NC
A+Overall grade110 students11 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Raleigh Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 38% of students
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade228 students10 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Cresset Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 39% of students
Durham, NC
A-Overall grade171 students12 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 39% of students
Winston-Salem, NC
A+Overall grade141 students9 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Cary Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 41% of students
Cary, NC
A+Overall grade789 students10 students per teacher
#15 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Berean Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 41% of students
Fayetteville, NC
A+Overall grade613 students8 students per teacher
#16 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 41% of students
Salisbury, NC
A+Overall grade182 students13 students per teacher
#17 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
St. Ann Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 41% of students
Fayetteville, NC
A+Overall grade128 students14 students per teacher
#18 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
United Faith Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 42% of students
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade110 students4 students per teacher
#19 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
First Wesleyan Christian School
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 43% of students
Gastonia, NC
A-Overall grade153 students11 students per teacher
#20 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Walton Academy
Independent school · Grades K–5
Largest group: 43% of students
Greenville, NC
B+Overall grade81 students12 students per teacher
#21 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Hickory Grove Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade742 students11 students per teacher
#22 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Shining Light Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Greensboro, NC
AOverall grade176 students10 students per teacher
#23 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
International Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 44% of students
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade97 students6 students per teacher
#24 Most Diverse Private Schools in North Carolina
Kid Stars Rising Christian Learning Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
Largest group: 44% of students
Fayetteville, NC
A+Overall grade59 students5 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.