Best Cabarrus County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 2,762 students in Cabarrus County, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
88% of private high schools in Cabarrus County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cabarrus County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Cannon School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Sports: 15
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
(1)
Map of Concord Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Assembly of God
154 Warren C Coleman Blvd N
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 793-4750
(1)
Covenant Classical School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
3200 Patrick Henry Dr S
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 792-1854
(1)
Map of The Daniel Academy of Concord
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Christian
310 Kerr Street NW
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-7662
(2)
HOPE Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
(9)
Map of C3 Concord Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2
265 Manor Ave Sw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 788-4726
Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 65 students
Baptist
904 Chipola St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-7586
New Life Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
4065 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 784-8808
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
2,762 Students
97,578 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
272 Teachers
10,205 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,983
$12,576
Average Summer Program Cost
$800
$817
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,638
$6,229
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$18.3 million
$19.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
115 Students
2,521 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
3,679 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
280 Students
7,288 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
1,437 Students
61,081 Students
% White Students
58%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
572 Students
21,815 Students
% of Others Students
23%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Cabarrus County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Cabarrus County, NC include HOPE Academy, Cannon School, and Covenant Classical School.
How many private high schools are located in Cabarrus County?
8 private high schools are located in Cabarrus County.
How diverse are private high schools in Cabarrus County?
Cabarrus County private high schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cabarrus County?
88% of private high schools in Cabarrus County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Which private high schools in Cabarrus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Cabarrus County include: Concord Academy vs. Covenant Classical School

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