Top 5 Best 28601 North Carolina Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,515 students in 28601, NC (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,489 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in 28601, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 28601, NC include University Christian High School, Tabernacle Christian School and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
89% of private schools in 28601, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked 28601 North Carolina Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Grades: PK-12
| 520 students
Hickory Day School
Hickory Day School Photo - Mayor Rudy Wright came to speak about different types of government.
(2)
2535 21st Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9492
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
St. Stephens Lutheran School
St. Stephens Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
1225 29th Avenue Dr NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-9936
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
University Christian High School
University Christian High School Photo - University Christian High School - North Campus
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
602 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 855-2995
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
231 3rd Ave. Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 781-2227
Grades: 5-11
| 23 students
Johnston Wh Elementary School
Johnston Wh Elementary School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
174 23rd St NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-4005
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Kinderkids At St. Luke's Umc Cdc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
52 16th Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-4010
Grades: NS
| 92 students
Mt. Olive Lutheran Child Devel
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2780 N Center St
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-0120
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 28601, NC?
The top ranked private schools in 28601, NC include University Christian High School, Tabernacle Christian School and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 28601, NC?
9 private schools are located in 28601, NC.
How diverse are private schools in 28601, NC?
28601, NC private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in 28601, NC go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in 28601, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 28601, NC?
89% of private schools in 28601, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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