Gaston Christian School Photo - 66-acre campus with a new 8-lane track at the soccer field

Best Gastonia Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,243 students in Gastonia, NC (there are 27 public schools, serving 15,592 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Gastonia, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Gastonia, NC include Gaston Christian School, First Wesleyan Christian School, and Gaston Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
78% of private schools in Gastonia, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Gastonia Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Wesleyan Christian School
(Methodist)
(1)
208a S. Church St.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-9899
Gr: NS-7 | 299 students Avg. class size: 15 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
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

Overview

This Town (Gastonia)
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,243 Students
136,532 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
196 Teachers
13,573 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
22%
47%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1418
(Out of 1600)
1210
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,898
$13,172
Average Summer Program Cost
$165
$758
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$60
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$8.5 million
$46.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
288 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%
# White Students
1,437 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
63%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
372 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Gastonia, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Gastonia, NC include Gaston Christian School, First Wesleyan Christian School, and Gaston Day 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 24% minority students, which is same as 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 Catholic).
Which private schools in Gastonia are often viewed compared to one another?

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