For the 2026 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,064 students located throughout North Carolina.
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Best North Carolina Boarding Schools (2026)
Top North Carolina Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
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PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
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nondenominational Christian heritage
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
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All-boys (Episcopal Church)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
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2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Raleigh, NC
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
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All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in North Carolina?
There are 5 college-preparatory boarding schools located in North Carolina.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in North Carolina?
The average North Carolina boarding school tuition cost is $64,220 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in North Carolina?
Saint Mary's School, founded in 1842, is the oldest boarding school in North Carolina.
What boarding school in North Carolina has the lowest acceptance rates?
Asheville School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (40%) in North Carolina.
What boarding school in North Carolina has the highest average SAT scores?
Asheville School has the highest average SAT scores (1307) in North Carolina.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 1,064
- Average Tuition: $64,220
- Average Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Average Class Size: 11 students
- % Students Boarding: 73%
- % International Students: 12%
- % Students of Color: 17%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
- Average SAT Score: 1,251
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 47%
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