Top Ranked Cornelius Private Schools (2026)

Grace Covenant Academy

Gr: NS-8 | 294 students

Avg. class size: 18 students

Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8

17301 Statesville Road

Cornelius, NC 28031

(704) 892-5601

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Cornelius KinderCare

Gr: NS-PK

Daycare / Preschool

9340 Washam Potts Rd

Cornelius, NC 28031

(704) 894-9200

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The Goddard School

Gr: NS-K

Daycare / Preschool

18110 Manhatten Parkway

Cornelius, NC 28031

(704) 894-0454

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Cornelius, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

Private Schools

+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr

294

Students

+108.5% (+153 students) 10-yr

$10,200

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

+20.0% (+3 students) 10-yr

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

+14.3% (+1.0) 10-yr

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Enrollment & Diversity

Category

This Town (Cornelius)

This State (NC)

# Schools

3 Schools

882 Schools

# Students

294 Students

137,055 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2025	294	179	179
2024	294	171	172
2023	294	169	174
2022	265	173	185
2021	174	166	180
2020	91	157	171
2019	91	162	175
2018	91	158	172
2017	91	175	180
2016	71	172	178
2015	71	164	167

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2020	0.25	0.54	0.64
2019	0.25	0.53	0.63
2018	0.25	0.53	0.63
2017	0.25	0.51	0.61
2016	0.25	0.51	0.61
2015	0.25	0.50	0.61

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# American Indian Students

n/a

641 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

n/a

4,215 Students

% Asian Students

n/a

# Hispanic Students

n/a

5,804 Students

% Hispanic Students

n/a

# Black Students

n/a

9,651 Students

% Black Students

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2020	14%	7%	8%
2019	14%	7%	7%
2018	14%	7%	7%
2017	14%	6%	7%
2016	14%	7%	7%
2015	14%	7%	8%

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# White Students

n/a

79,836 Students

% White Students

n/a

59%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2020	86%	64%	54%
2019	86%	64%	56%
2018	86%	65%	56%
2017	86%	66%	58%
2016	86%	66%	58%
2015	86%	67%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

496 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

n/a

34,468 Students

% of Others Students

n/a

26%

All Ethnic Groups

Academics

# Teachers

36 Teachers

13,667 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2025	8:1	10:1	11:1
2024	8:1	10:1	11:1
2023	8:1	10:1	11:1
2022	7:1	10:1	11:1
2021	5:1	10:1	11:1
2020	5:1	10:1	12:1
2019	5:1	10:1	12:1
2018	7:1	10:1	12:1
2017	7:1	10:1	12:1
2016	7:1	10:1	12:1
2015	7:1	10:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

48%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2025	70%	47%	55%
2024	70%	47%	54%
2023	70%	48%	54%
2022	70%	47%	54%
2021	70%	48%	54%
2020	70%	47%	54%
2019	70%	46%	53%
2018	70%	45%	53%
2017	70%	44%	53%
2016	70%	42%	52%
2015	70%	43%	52%

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Average Class Size

18 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2025	18	15	15
2024	18	15	15
2023	18	15	15
2022	18	15	15
2021	15	15	15
2020	15	15	15
2019	15	15	15
2018	15	15	15
2017	15	15	15
2016	15	15	15
2015	15	15	15

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Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,200

$13,306

Average % on Financial Aid

31%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2025	5%	30%	34%
2024	5%	28%	34%
2023	5%	28%	34%
2022	5%	27%	33%
2021	5%	27%	33%
2020	5%	25%	32%
2019	5%	24%	31%
2018	10%	21%	30%
2017	10%	21%	30%

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Admissions & Athletics

Average Acceptance Rate

95%

82%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Cornelius, NC Avg	North Carolina (NC)	National
2025	95%	81%	81%
2024	95%	86%	85%
2023	95%	87%	85%
2022	95%	87%	85%
2021	95%	86%	85%
2020	95%	86%	85%
2019	95%	86%	85%
2018	95%	86%	85%
2017	95%	86%	85%
2016	95%	87%	85%
2015	95%	88%	85%

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Average Number of Extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

7 sports

8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cornelius, NC?

The private schools in Cornelius, NC is Grace Covenant Academy.

How many private schools are located in Cornelius?

3 private schools are located in Cornelius.

What percentage of students in Cornelius go to private school?

5% of all K-12 students in Cornelius are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cornelius?

33% of private schools in Cornelius are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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Top Ranked Cornelius Private Schools (2026)

Cornelius, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

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Diversity Score Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

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