For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 997 students located throughout North Carolina.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
271 Schools
# Students
1,034 Students
107,111 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (NC)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
47%
69%
Academic Programs
This State (NC)
US
Avg. AP Courses
18
22
Avg. IB Courses
n/a
28
Avg. Class Size
13
13
Academic Performance
This State (NC)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1251
1270
Avg. ACT Score
25
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
68%
59%
Tuition and Finances
This State (NC)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$60,269
$64,480
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$33,753
$38,054
Avg. Tuition (International)
$61,817
$62,481
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
36%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,108
$26,973
Avg. Endowment
$40 MM
$83 MM
Student Diversity
This State (NC)
US
% Students of Color
18%
30%
% International Students
13%
27%
% Boarding Students
66%
59%
Top North Carolina Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 67% Tuition listed
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
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 $60,519 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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