Ambassador Christian School Photo - Prayer at the first football game

Best Huntersville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,350 students in Huntersville, NC (there are 16 public schools, serving 14,851 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Huntersville, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Huntersville, NC include Statesville KinderCare, St. Mark Catholic School, and Phoenix Montessori Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
47% of private schools in Huntersville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Huntersville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ The King Catholic High School
Christ The King Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
2011 Crusader Way
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 799-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phoenix Montessori Academy
Phoenix Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
12340 Mt. Holly/Huntersville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-2139
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
14750 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 766-5001
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Southlake Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
13820 Hagers Ferry Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 949-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 626 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Statesville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
12700 Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 947-5035
Gr: NS-PK
Ambassador Christian School
Ambassador Christian School Photo - Prayer at the first football game
(Christian)
2520 Ambassador Christian Way
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 850-5466
Gr: 9-11 Tuition listed
15115 Norman View Ln
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 896-6605
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Christian Montessori School At Lake Norman
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
14101 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-1801
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
9534 Kincey Avenue
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 489-3893
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Guidepost Montessori At Lake Norman
Guidepost Montessori At Lake Norman Photo - At Guidepost Montessori, we celebrate children's birthdays with a walk around the sun!
Montessori School
15115 Norman View Ln
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 885-5080
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Tuition listed
The Halton School
Special Education School
11414 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 685-8108
Gr: 3-8 | 22 students
Lake Norman Christian School
Lake Norman Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
17813 N. Old Statesville Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 987-9811
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lock And Key Academy
Special Program Emphasis
400 Gilead Rd Unit 732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 750-1680
Gr: 10-11 | 6 students
Primrose School Of Huntersville
Daycare / Preschool
9552 Kincey Ave
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-7700
Gr: PK-K | 167 students
RC Smith Christian Academy
(Christian)
6925 Sweetfield Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
Gr: PK-9 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Overview

This Town (Huntersville)
This State (NC)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,350 Students
136,532 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
235 Teachers
13,573 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
47%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,216
$13,172
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
131 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,563 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
63%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
597 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Huntersville, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Huntersville, NC include Statesville KinderCare, St. Mark Catholic School, and Phoenix Montessori Academy.
How many private schools are located in Huntersville?
15 private schools are located in Huntersville.
How diverse are private schools in Huntersville?
Huntersville private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Huntersville go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Huntersville are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Huntersville?
47% of private schools in Huntersville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Huntersville are often viewed compared to one another?

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