Woodlawn School Photo - Stinson Hall as viewed from the Carriage House classroom building

Best Iredell County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 1,447 students in Iredell County, NC.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Iredell County, NC include Liberty Prep Christian Academy, Statesville Christian School, and Cornerstone Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
82% of private elementary schools in Iredell County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Iredell County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
650 Glover St
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-0032
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Liberty Prep Christian Academy
Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo - Parking
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
433 Williamson Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
Gr: K-12 | 328 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Statesville Christian School
Statesville Christian School Photo - Fourth grade students participate in an annual President's Day parade.
(Christian)
(7)
1210 Museum Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-9511
Gr: K-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodlawn School
Woodlawn School Photo - Stinson Hall as viewed from the Carriage House classroom building
(3)
135 Woodlawn School Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
Gr: K-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Excellence
612 S Race St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-9727
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Calvary Christian Academt
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
409 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 871-1234
Gr: 4-10 | 15 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Hope Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
872 Fern Hill Rd
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 528-5555
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
Southview Christian School
(Baptist)
625 Wallace Springs Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-9554
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Acceptance rate listed
Statesville Montessori School
Montessori School
1012 Harmony Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-1092
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1045 Gazebo Ln
Union Grove, NC 28689
(336) 468-6415
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Iredell County, North Carolina

Iredell County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anne Wooten (Closed 2025)
Special Education School (Christian)
2200 East Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 871-1515
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
179 Town Square Circle
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-5006
Gr: NS-K

Overview

This County (Iredell County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,447 Students
123,321 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
186 Teachers
12,487 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
47%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1280
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,294
$12,475
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,500
$5,164
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
11 Students
613 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
3,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
5,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
27 Students
9,204 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
858 Students
74,607 Students
% White Students
69%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
476 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
301 Students
28,304 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Iredell County, NC?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Iredell County, NC include Liberty Prep Christian Academy, Statesville Christian School, and Cornerstone Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Iredell County?
10 private elementary schools are located in Iredell County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Iredell County?
Iredell County private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Iredell County?
82% of private elementary schools in Iredell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Iredell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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