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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Top North Carolina Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 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 | 300 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: 9:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 80% 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: 4:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
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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