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Cleveland County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 247 students in Cleveland County, NC (there are 30 public schools, serving 17,051 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Cleveland County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cleveland County (2026-27)

Map of Ambassador Baptist Academy
Ambassador Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
101 Stockton St
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 434-0303
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Map of Charity Christian School
Charity Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Baptist
113 Charity Church Rd
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 419-4574
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Map of Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Baptist
260 Range Rd
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-0509
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Map of Twelve Oaks Academy
Twelve Oaks Academy
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Christian
701 West Oak Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-4261
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Map of Willow Tree Community School
Willow Tree Community School
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1050 Sam Lattimore Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 295-2661
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
247 Students
137,480 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,875
$12,013

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
172 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
69%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
55 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cleveland County, NC?
5 private schools are located in Cleveland County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Cleveland County?
Cleveland County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Cleveland County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Cleveland County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cleveland County?
100% of private schools in Cleveland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Cleveland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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