Best Cleveland County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 227 students in Cleveland County, NC (there are 32 public schools, serving 16,727 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Cleveland County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Cleveland County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in Cleveland County (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ambassador Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
101 Stockton St
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 434-0303
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Charity Christian School
(Baptist)
113 Charity Church Rd
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 419-4574
Grades: 2-12
| 18 students
Grace Christian Academy
(Baptist)
260 Range Rd
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-0509
Grades: PK-12
| 145 students
Twelve Oaks Academy
(Christian)
701 West Oak Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-4261
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Willow Tree Community School
Alternative School (Christian)
1050 Sam Lattimore Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 295-2661
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cleveland County, NC?
5 private schools are located in Cleveland County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Cleveland County, NC?
Cleveland County, NC private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Cleveland County, NC go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Cleveland County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cleveland County, NC?
100% of private schools in Cleveland County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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