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Caldwell County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 229 students in Caldwell County, NC (there are 26 public schools, serving 10,803 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Caldwell County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Caldwell County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Patterson School
The Patterson School
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Christian
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-2374
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Map of Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 191 students
Baptist
239 Mount Herman Rd
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 726-0055
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Map of New Beginning Christian Academy
New Beginning Christian Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Baptist
4415 Calico Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
229 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
213 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
88%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Caldwell County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Caldwell County, NC is The Patterson School.
How many private schools are located in Caldwell County?
3 private schools are located in Caldwell County.
What percentage of students in Caldwell County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Caldwell County?
100% of private schools in Caldwell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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