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Cornelius Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 294 students in Cornelius, NC, 5% of all K-12 students in Cornelius, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in Cornelius, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cornelius Private Schools (2026-27)

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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
(2)
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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

3
Private Schools
294
Students
$10,200
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cornelius)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
294 Students
137,062 Students
-
0.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
9,646 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
n/a
79,795 Students
% White Students
n/a
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
<1%
# Others Students
n/a
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,200
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
31%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
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 top ranked 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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