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Bessemer City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 233 students in Bessemer City, NC, 9% of all K-12 students in Bessemer City, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Bessemer City, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bessemer City Private Schools (2026-27)

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Community Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
616 Athenia Place
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 629-2391
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Bessemer City, NC Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
233
Students
$2,800
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bessemer City)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
880 Schools
# Students
233 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
4%
24%
0.19
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
7 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
209 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
90%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
15 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,800
$11,997
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bessemer City, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Bessemer City, NC is Community Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bessemer City?
1 private schools are located in Bessemer City.
What percentage of students in Bessemer City go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Bessemer City are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bessemer City?
100% of private schools in Bessemer City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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