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Concord Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,792 students in Concord, NC, 9% of all K-12 students in Concord, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
55% of private schools in Concord, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,792
  • Average Tuition: $11,699
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Concord, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,792
  • Average Tuition: $11,699
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Concord, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Concord Private Schools (2026-27)

Cannon School Photo
Cannon School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Sports: 15
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
(1)
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Map of Concord Academy
Concord Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Assembly of God
154 Warren C Coleman Blvd N
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 793-4750
(1)
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Covenant Classical School Photo
Covenant Classical School
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)
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Map of The Daniel Academy of Concord
The Daniel Academy of Concord
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Christian
310 Kerr Street NW
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-7662
(2)
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HOPE Academy Photo
HOPE Academy
Gr: K-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
(9)
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Map of C3 Concord Christian School
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
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Map of Cedarwood Academy
Cedarwood Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
8611 Concord Mills Blvd Pmb 425
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 281-6694
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
360 Coddle Market Drive Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 800-4440
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
10080 Edison Square Drive Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 947-9011
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New Life Christian Academy Photo
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
4065 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 784-8808
(1)
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Map of Primrose School At Afton Village
Primrose School At Afton Village
Gr: NS-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
5401 Vining St Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 788-8860
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Concord, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+83.3% (+5 schools) 10-yr
2,792
Students
-34.0% (-1,436 students) 10-yr
$11,699
Avg. Tuition
+84.8% (+$5,370) 3-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+31.6% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-56.5% (-13.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Concord)
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
880 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearConcord, NC Total Schools
202511
202411
202311
20229
20219
20209
20199
20188
20177
20167
20156
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Private schools up 4 in Concord, rising from 7 in 2016 to 11 in 2025.
# Students
2,792 Students
137,480 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025311179179
2024304171172
2023291169174
2022239173185
2021237166180
2020233157171
2019229162175
2018233158172
2017736175180
2016728172178
2015705164167
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Average students up 75% in Concord private schools, rising from 237 in 2021 to 311 in 2025.
% Students of Color
25%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202525%24%34%
202425%23%34%
202327%23%33%
20229%21%33%
202110%21%32%
202011%20%32%
201920%20%31%
201820%19%31%
201519%21%32%
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0.61
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.610.580.65
20240.610.580.65
20230.610.580.65
20220.510.560.64
20210.510.550.64
20200.510.540.64
20190.510.530.63
20180.490.530.63
20150.490.500.61
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Diversity score rose to 0.61 in Concord private schools, up from 0.49 in 2015 and above North Carolina’s 0.58, though below the U.S. at 0.65.
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
116 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20255%4%5%
20246%4%5%
20235%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
79 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
283 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202511%7%7%
202411%7%7%
202311%7%8%
20223%7%7%
20213%7%7%
20203%7%8%
20193%7%7%
20184%7%7%
20156%7%8%
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# White Students
1,433 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
57%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202557%59%52%
202457%60%52%
202357%59%52%
202262%62%54%
202163%63%54%
202064%64%54%
201964%64%56%
201866%65%56%
201568%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
602 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202524%25%26%
202423%24%26%
202324%26%25%
202232%25%25%
202131%24%25%
202030%22%24%
201931%23%24%
201828%22%23%
201522%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
274 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20208:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
201724:110:112:1
201624:110:112:1
201523:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,699
$12,013

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearConcord, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$7,001$11,412$13,694
2024$6,823$11,123$13,340
2023$6,428$10,670$12,825
2022$6,329$10,202$12,321
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Average Summer Program Cost
$800
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,638
$5,734
Average Endowment Size
$18.3 million
$16.29 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Concord, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Concord, NC include Cannon School, Concord Academy, and Covenant Classical School.
How many private schools are located in Concord?
11 private schools are located in Concord.
How diverse are private schools in Concord?
Concord private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Concord go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Concord are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Concord?
55% of private schools in Concord are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?

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