For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,065 students located throughout North Carolina.
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Top North Carolina Boarding Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Grades: 8-12
| 302 students
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
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 $60,645 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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