Hickory Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 520 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,426
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jun. 15 / Oct. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hickory Christian Academy
Pre-K	26
Kind	44
1	38
2	48
3	38
4	39
5	34
6	47
7	42
8	32
9	35
10	33
11	34
12	30

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Year Founded

1995

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Student Body

Total Students

520 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1168

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Lands End

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Additional AP Courses through Florida Virtual SchoolAP Calculus

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jun. 15 / Oct. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,426

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Tuition Notes

Variable tuition rates for individual grades.

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,800

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Angela Hunter

Admissions Associate

Connie Peeler

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Beta ClubChess Club

Mock TrialSpanish Club

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubDrama Club

Praise Band

School Notes

Hickory Christian Academy exists to support Christian families in preparing their children to reach their maximum academic potential while equipping them to love the Lord, walk in His ways, and obey His commands according to Scripture.

PHILOSOPHY ON EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM Our primary means by which we will accomplish our mission of "Equipping children today to become God's leaders tomorrow" is the Classical Christian methodology as defined by Dorothy Sayers in her essay, "TheLost Tools of Learning," and expounded upon in Doug Wilson's book, Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning. In addition, we intend to use the teaching methodology listed in The Seven Laws of Teaching, by John Milton Gregory. Simultaneously, we will accomplish our Mission Statement by combining rigorous academics with Godly standards of conduct and compassion. This can primarily be accomplished through dedicated Christian parents who entrust the education of their children to teachers who are devoted to prayer, and passionate about instilling Christ-centered knowledge into the next generation. In Sayer's essay, she states, "Isit not the great defect of our education today that although we often succeed in teaching our pupils "subjects," we fail lamentably on the whole in teaching them how to think They learn everything, except the art of learning. " Learning is far more than memorizing facts. A true education should include the people (real or literary); not just their names and birth dates, but their ideas, passions, emotions, accomplishments, and shortcomings. It should involve constructive arguments and debates, with an opportunity to express one's opinions in light of the facts. Science class should be a hands-on experience of the incredible universe in which God has placed us, while math should involve critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are increasingly absent in today's educational world of teaching the test. Education is a gift from our Creator that He expects us to use in our quest to know Him, and His plan for humanity, more intimately. Learning should be seen as a privilege, but far too often, school is nothing short of drudgery for the average student. Many times, this can be explained through the fact that we do not understand the needs of those we teach. In Gregory's book, he says, "It is as needful that the teacher shall clearly understand the child as it is that the child shall understand the teacher. " God has placed in each child an innate desire to learn. But that child's nature usually rejects education that is contrary to his human makeup. Gregory adds, "The mind cannot refuse to heed that which appeals with power to the senses. Whatever is novel and curious, beautiful, grand, or sublime in mass or motion; whatever is brilliant, strange, or charming in color or combination - the eye fastens and feeds upon these, and the mind comes at its bidding to enjoy and protract the feast."

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hickory Christian Academy cost?

Hickory Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $8,426 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Hickory Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Hickory Christian Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Hickory Christian Academy offer?

Hickory Christian Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Hickory Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Hickory Christian Academy's ranking?

Hickory Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Hickory Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Hickory Christian Academy is Jun. 15 / Oct. 1.

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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).