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Best North Carolina Boarding Schools (2026)

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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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%
Christ School
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Asheville School
Saint Mary's School
The Academy at SOAR

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%

Top North Carolina Boarding Schools (2026)

The Academy at SOAR Photo - Each year the students travel to the FL Keys to get SCUBA certified!
The Academy at SOAR
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Tuition listed
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
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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.
Asheville School
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
nondenominational Christian heritage
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
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Christ School
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal Church)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
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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!
Saint Mary's School
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
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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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