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Best Caldwell County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Caldwell County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCaldwell County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
229 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202576179179
202476171172
202367169174
202266173185
202166166180
202066157171
201955162175
201851158172
201758175180
201658172178
201558164167
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% Average Students of Color
13%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202513%24%34%
202413%23%34%
20238%23%33%
202211%21%33%
202111%21%32%
202011%20%32%
201912%20%31%
201812%19%31%
201710%21%32%
201610%21%32%
201510%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:110:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.230.580.65
20240.230.580.65
20230.190.580.65
20220.330.560.64
20210.330.550.64
20200.330.540.64
20190.340.530.63
20180.410.530.63
20170.210.510.61
20160.210.510.61
20150.210.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20182%3%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20256%7%7%
20246%7%7%
20236%7%8%
20228%7%7%
20218%7%7%
20208%7%8%
20198%7%7%
20187%7%7%
20178%6%7%
20168%7%7%
20158%7%8%
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# White Students
213 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
88%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202588%59%52%
202488%60%52%
202390%59%52%
202281%62%54%
202181%63%54%
202081%64%54%
201981%64%56%
201875%65%56%
201788%66%58%
201688%66%58%
201588%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCaldwell County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20232%26%25%
20228%25%25%
20218%24%25%
20208%22%24%
20198%23%24%
201816%22%23%
20174%23%22%
20164%23%22%
20154%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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