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Huntersville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,413 students in Huntersville, NC, 13% of all K-12 students in Huntersville, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Huntersville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 2,413
  • Average Tuition: $13,399
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Huntersville, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 2,413
  • Average Tuition: $13,399
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Huntersville, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Huntersville Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ The King Catholic High School Photo
Christ The King Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2011 Crusader Way
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 799-4400
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Lake Norman Christian School Photo
Lake Norman Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
17813 N. Old Statesville Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 987-9811
(1)
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Phoenix Montessori Academy Photo
Phoenix Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 363 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
8010 McIlwaine Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-2139
(1)
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St. Mark Catholic School Photo
St. Mark Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 504 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
14750 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 766-5001
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Map of Southlake Christian Academy
Southlake Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 626 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Presbyterian
13820 Hagers Ferry Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 949-2200
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Map of Statesville KinderCare
Statesville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
12700 Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 947-5035
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Ambassador Christian School Photo
Ambassador Christian School
Gr: 9-11
Christian
2520 Ambassador Christian Way
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 850-5466
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Map of Chesterbrook Academy At Birkdale
Chesterbrook Academy At Birkdale
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students
15115 Norman View Ln
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 896-6605
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Map of Christian Montessori School At Lake Norman
Christian Montessori School At Lake Norman
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Montessori School (Christian)
14101 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-1801
(1)
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
9534 Kincey Avenue
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 489-3893
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Map of The Halton School
The Halton School
Gr: 3-8 | 22 students
Special Education School
11414 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 685-8108
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Map of Lock And Key Academy
Lock And Key Academy
Gr: 10-11 | 6 students
Specialized Curriculum
400 Gilead Rd Unit 732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 750-1680
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Map of Primrose School Of Huntersville
Primrose School Of Huntersville
Gr: PK-K | 167 students
Daycare / Preschool
9552 Kincey Ave
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-7700
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Map of RC Smith Christian Academy
RC Smith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
6925 Sweetfield Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 650-1732
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Huntersville, NC Private School Trends (9-Year)

14
Private Schools
+133.3% (+8 schools) 9-yr
2,413
Students
+143.2% (+1,421 students) 7-yr
$13,399
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+56.3% (+9.0 pp) 7-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+11.1% (+1.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Huntersville)
This State (NC)
# Schools
14 Schools
880 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHuntersville, NC Total Schools
202515
202415
202311
202210
202110
20209
20197
20188
20177
20166
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Private schools up 9 in Huntersville, growing from 6 in 2016 to 15 in 2025.
# Students
2,413 Students
137,480 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025196179179
2024196171172
2023200169174
2022195173185
2021174166180
2018198158172
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Average students held at 196 in Huntersville private schools in 2024-25, versus 179 statewide and 179 nationally.
% Students of Color
25%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202523%24%34%
202423%23%34%
202319%23%33%
202219%21%33%
202118%21%32%
201816%19%31%
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0.55
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.540.580.65
20240.540.580.65
20230.470.580.65
20220.350.560.64
20210.320.550.64
20180.300.530.63
20170.300.510.61
20160.300.510.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
151 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20256%5%9%
20246%5%9%
20235%4%9%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20183%3%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
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# Black Students
127 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20255%7%7%
20245%7%7%
20233%7%8%
20223%7%7%
20213%7%7%
20183%7%7%
20173%6%7%
20163%7%7%
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Black student share steady at 5% in Huntersville private schools, matching North Carolina and the U.S. in 2024-25.
# White Students
1,547 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
61%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202563%59%52%
202463%60%52%
202370%59%52%
202280%62%54%
202182%63%54%
201883%65%56%
201783%66%58%
201683%66%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
684 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202524%25%26%
202424%24%26%
202320%26%25%
202212%25%25%
20219%24%25%
20188%22%23%
20177%23%22%
20167%23%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
241 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearHuntersville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20189:110:112:1
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Ratio rose to 10:1 in Huntersville private schools, up from 8:1 in 2021 and now lower than the national 11:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,399
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,734
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Huntersville, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Huntersville, NC include Phoenix Montessori Academy, Lake Norman Christian School, and Christ The King Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Huntersville?
14 private schools are located in Huntersville.
How diverse are private schools in Huntersville?
Huntersville private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Huntersville go to private school?
13% 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?
50% 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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