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Gastonia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,315 students in Gastonia, NC, 13% of all K-12 students in Gastonia, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
78% of private schools in Gastonia, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,315
  • Average Tuition: $11,125
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Gastonia, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,315
  • Average Tuition: $11,125
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Gastonia, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Gastonia Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Wesleyan Christian School
First Wesleyan Christian School
Gr: NS-7 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Methodist
208a S. Church St.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-9899
(1)
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Gaston Christian School Photo
Gaston Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 349-5020
(3)
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Gaston Day School Photo
Gaston Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
(4)
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Saint Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
704 St. Michael's Lane
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-4382
(3)
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Victory Christian Academy Photo
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Church of God
310 Carolina Ave
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-7132
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Dixon KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1741 Dixon Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 867-5347
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Map of First Assembly Christian Academy
First Assembly Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
Po Box 12367
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 853-1777
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Map of Friendship Baptist Church Child Development
Friendship Baptist Church Child Development
Gr: NS-3 | 47 students
Baptist
221 W Bradley Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 869-0444
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Map of Wee Care Day School
Wee Care Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2316 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-0611
(2)
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Gastonia, NC Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,315
Students
$11,125
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gastonia)
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
2,315 Students
137,480 Students
% Students of Color
25%
24%
0.58
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
288 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
1,437 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
439 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
196 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1418
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,125
$12,013
Average Summer Program Cost
$165
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,780
$5,734
Average Endowment Size
$8.5 million
$16.29 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gastonia, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Gastonia, NC include Saint Michael Catholic School, Victory Christian Academy, and First Wesleyan Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Gastonia?
9 private schools are located in Gastonia.
How diverse are private schools in Gastonia?
Gastonia private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Gastonia go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Gastonia are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gastonia?
78% of private schools in Gastonia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Gastonia are often viewed compared to one another?

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