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Best 28601 North Carolina Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 978 students in 28601, NC.
The top ranked private high schools in 28601, NC include Hickory Christian Academy, Tabernacle Christian School, and University Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in 28601, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked 28601 North Carolina Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
1225 29th Avenue Dr NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-9936
Gr: K-12 | 287 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University Christian High School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
602 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 855-2995
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
231 3rd Ave. Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 781-2227
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in 28601, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in 28601, NC include Hickory Christian Academy, Tabernacle Christian School, and University Christian High School.
How many private high schools are located in 28601?
4 private high schools are located in 28601.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in 28601?
100% of private high schools in 28601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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