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Davidson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,204 students in Davidson County, NC (there are 43 public schools, serving 20,559 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Davidson County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Davidson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Carolina Christian Academy
Carolina Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
367 Academy Dr
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-8950
(1)
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New Hope Christian Academy Inc
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
105 Pineywood St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
(1)
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Sheets Memorial Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4224
(3)
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Union Grove Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2295 Union Grove Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-3105
(1)
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Bethany Stepping Stones
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
584 Tower Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-3389
(1)
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Galilee Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Baptist
101 E. Park Ave.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 300-7207
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Davidson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Riverwood Academy
Riverwood Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
1448 East U.S. Hwy 64
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 224-2477
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,204 Students
137,480 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,194
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
99%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
$5,734
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
26 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
730 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
412 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Davidson County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Davidson County, NC include Sheets Memorial Christian School, Carolina Christian Academy, and New Hope Christian Academy Inc.
How many private schools are located in Davidson County?
6 private schools are located in Davidson County.
How diverse are private schools in Davidson County?
Davidson County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Davidson County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Davidson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Davidson County?
100% of private schools in Davidson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Davidson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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