For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,615 students in Hickory, NC, 16% of all K-12 students in Hickory, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
80% of private schools in Hickory, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 10
- # Students Served: 1,615
- Average Tuition: $8,013
- % Students on Financial Aid: 12%
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- Average Class Size: 18 students
- % Students of Color: 12%
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