North Carolina Boarding Schools

North Carolina boarding school choices: North Carolina has 4 boarding schools serving 991 students. They include 2 co-ed schools, 1 all-boys school and 1 all-girls school.
What the schools offer: These include 3 college-preparatory schools, 2 junior boarding schools and 1 military school.
Tuition below the national average: Average tuition in North Carolina is $60,844, based on 4 reporting schools, 9% below the national average of $66,936.
Financial aid below the national average: 39% of students receive financial aid, based on 3 reporting schools, 4 points below the national average of 43%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 991
  • Average Tuition: $60,844
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,251
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 54%
  • % Students Boarding: 66%
  • % International Students: 16%
  • % Students of Color: 18%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 991
  • Average Tuition: $60,844
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,251
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 54%
  • % Students Boarding: 66%
  • % International Students: 16%
  • % Students of Color: 18%

Top North Carolina Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Asheville School Photo - Asheville School is for those who dare to be extraordinary. It is a privilege to learn and live at Asheville School, a small and special enclave among ancient mountains.
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
(4)
Christ School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - Cadets gathering for the annual Corps Day Parade!
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Saint Mary's School Photo - At Saint Mary's School, girls take center stage. We know girls and we know the all-girl learning environment at Saint Mary's School inspires girls to step outside their comfort zone, engage their minds, amplify their voices, and discover who they are and who they want to become!
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Tuition listed
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(1)

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (NC)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
4 Schools
6.4 Schools

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# Students
1,034 Students
2,517 Students

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Academics and Faculty

This State (NC)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

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% Faculty with Advanced Degree
47%
69%

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Academic Programs

This State (NC)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in North Carolina report Avg. IB Courses, so the South regional average is shown for that row.
Avg. AP Courses
18
22

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Avg. IB Courses
32
28

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Avg. Class Size
13
13

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Academic Performance

This State (NC)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1251
1271
Avg. ACT Score
25
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
68%
59%

Tuition and Finances

This State (NC)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in North Carolina report Avg. Financial Aid Grant, so the South regional average is shown for that row.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$60,269
$64,455

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Avg. Tuition (Day)
$33,753
$38,004

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Avg. Tuition (International)
$61,817
$62,450
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
36%
42%

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Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$21,503
$27,075

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Avg. Endowment
$40 MM
$84 MM

Student Diversity

This State (NC)
US
% Students of Color
18%
30%

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% International Students
13%
27%

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% Boarding Students
66%
59%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in North Carolina?
There are 4 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 $60,844 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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