Best Blue Ribbon Private High Schools in North Carolina (2026)

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Best North Carolina Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,938 students in North Carolina.

The blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina include Charlotte Latin School, Faith Christian School, and Cary Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.

50% of blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .

Charlotte Christian School Photo - The new upper school building opened in August of 2007.

Ravenscroft Photo - Ravenscroft serves students in grades PreK-12 and has a 135-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Raleigh. Our extraordinary facilities include: center for student life; two dining halls; innovation and technology centers; Fine Arts Center with a gallery space, 460-seat theatre and a 200-seat flexible performance space; many STEM labs; dedicated Health Center and so much more.

Top-Ranked North Carolina Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

School

Location

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Cary Academy

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1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873

Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Charlotte Christian School

(Christian)

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7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657

Gr: K-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition listed

Charlotte Latin School

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9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100

Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Faith Christian School

(Christian)

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1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700

Gr: PK-12 | 536 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Acceptance rate listed

Ravenscroft

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7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900

Gr: PK-12 | 1,256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Mount Zion Christian Academy

(Christian)

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3519 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-4245

Gr: K-12 | 176 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina?

The blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina include Charlotte Latin School, Faith Christian School, and Cary Academy.

How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in North Carolina?

6 blue ribbon private high schools are located in North Carolina.

How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina?

North Carolina blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.

What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?

50% of blue ribbon private high schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).