St. Michael Catholic School Photo

Best Gaston County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 2,998 students in Gaston County, NC.
The top ranked private preschools in Gaston County, NC include Gaston Christian School, Gaston Day School, and Community Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
85% of private preschools in Gaston County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Gaston County Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Christian Academy
Community Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(10)
616 Athenia Place
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 629-2391
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cramerton Christian Academy
(Baptist)
426 Woodlawn Ave
Cramerton, NC 28032
(704) 824-2840
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
First United Meth Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
807 S Point Rd,
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 825-4634
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Gaston Christian School
Gaston Christian School Photo - Middle School students and staff at 'See You at the Pole'
(Christian)
(3)
1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 349-5020
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gaston Day School
Gaston Day School Photo - Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Performing Arts Center
(4)
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Judah Christian Academy
(Christian)
299 S Peterson St
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 908-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
704 St. Michael's Lane
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-4382
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Dixon KinderCare
Dixon KinderCare Photo - Pre K classroom dinosaur topic block area
Daycare / Preschool
1741 Dixon Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 867-5347
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
First Assembly Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
Po Box 12367
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 853-1777
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Tuition listed
221 W Bradley Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 869-0444
Gr: NS-3 | 47 students
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - 2017 Washington DC Trip
(Church of God)
310 Carolina Ave
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-7132
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wee Care Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(2)
2316 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-0611
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Gaston County, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Gaston County, NC include Gaston Christian School, Gaston Day School, and Community Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Gaston County?
12 private preschools are located in Gaston County.
How diverse are private preschools in Gaston County?
Gaston County private preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Gaston County?
85% of private preschools in Gaston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private preschools in Gaston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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