Cornerstone Christian Academy

231 3rd Ave. Ne Hickory, NC 28601
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Cornerstone Christian Academy in Hickory, NC, offers co–ed education for grades 2 through 12 in a small city setting.
  • Founded in 1995, the school serves 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 6 teachers.
  • The school specializes in special education programming with a Christian orientation and other religious affiliation.
  • Located in a small city community, Cornerstone Christian Academy provides educational services focused on individualized attention.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1995
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Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Catawba County, NC is $7,005 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Catawba County, NC is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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