Harvest Time Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 111 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Harvest Time Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Harvest Time Christian Academy
Pre-K	15
Kind	12
1	10
2	11
3	11
4	9
5	9
6	5
7	7
8	4
9	4
10	6
11	5
12	3

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/Mild Learning differences

Year Founded

1996

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Student Body

Total Students

111 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms; polo shirts, khaki & navy pant

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mr. Gene Shepherd

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Flag FootballPaddle Tennis

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Local Private School Receives International Recognition: Congratulations to Harvest Time Christian Academy on the attainment of Accelerated Christian Education Model Status. This year, the average student's grade in all subject areas was 96.5%, completing well over the one year's standard academic expectations. Harvest Time has received Model Status for the past 25 years.

School Motto: A Christ-centered, Spirit-filled education.

The mission of Harvest Time Christian Academy is to train students, in partnership with families, to think, live, love, and lead as Christians through programs of academic excellence based upon a Biblical world view.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Harvest Time Christian Academy often compared to?

Harvest Time Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Millers Creek Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Harvest Time Christian Academy offer?

Harvest Time Christian Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Flag Football, Paddle Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Harvest Time Christian Academy's ranking?

Harvest Time Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Harvest Time Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Harvest Time Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/14/2020

Harvest Time Christian Academy is a great school for children to grow and learn. The faculty all are excellent with all students.. Their curriculum is state board qualified and my grandchild seems to do well in her learning abilities and is excelling in her education. We are PROUD to be a part of the family at Harvest Time.

- Posted by Parent - Cheryl Shumate

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,584 for elementary schools and $13,968 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).