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Best 28601 North Carolina Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 940 students in 28601, NC.
The top ranked private preschools in 28601, NC include Hickory Christian Academy and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private preschools in 28601, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top Ranked 28601 North Carolina Private Preschools (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
St. Stephens Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Kinderkids At St. Luke's Umc Cdc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
52 16th Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-4010
Gr: NS | 92 students
Mt. Olive Lutheran Child Devel
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2780 N Center St
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-0120
Gr: PK-K | 100 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in 28601, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in 28601, NC include Hickory Christian Academy and St. Stephens Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in 28601?
4 private preschools are located in 28601.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 28601?
100% of private preschools in 28601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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