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Lenoir Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 38 students in Lenoir, NC, 1% of all K-12 students in Lenoir, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Lenoir, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lenoir Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Patterson School
The Patterson School
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Christian
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-2374
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Map of New Beginning Christian Academy
New Beginning Christian Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Baptist
4415 Calico Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
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Lenoir, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
38
Students
+192.3% (+25 students) 10-yr
52%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-69.2% (-9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lenoir)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
38 Students
137,062 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLenoir, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202519179179
202419171172
202319169174
202219173185
202119166180
202019157171
201919162175
201813158172
201713175180
201613172178
201513164167
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% Students of Color
52%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2019-2025)

YearLenoir, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202552%24%34%
202452%23%34%
202352%23%33%
202252%21%33%
202152%21%32%
202052%20%32%
201952%20%31%
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0.49
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearLenoir, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.490.580.65
20240.490.580.65
20230.490.580.65
20220.490.560.64
20210.490.550.64
20200.490.540.64
20190.490.530.63
20180.000.530.63
20170.000.510.61
20160.000.510.61
20150.000.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLenoir, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%4%4%
20193%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLenoir, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20193%3%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
30%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLenoir, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202530%7%7%
202430%7%7%
202330%7%8%
202230%7%7%
202130%7%7%
202030%7%8%
201930%7%7%
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# White Students
26 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
65%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLenoir, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202564%59%52%
202464%60%52%
202364%59%52%
202264%62%54%
202164%63%54%
202064%64%54%
201964%64%56%
2018100%65%56%
2017100%66%58%
2016100%66%58%
2015100%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
n/a
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
13,717 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLenoir, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20254:110:111:1
20244:110:111:1
20234:110:111:1
20224:110:111:1
20214:110:111:1
20204:110:112:1
20194:110:112:1
201813:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201613:110:112:1
201513:110:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lenoir, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Lenoir, NC is The Patterson School.
How many private schools are located in Lenoir?
2 private schools are located in Lenoir.
What percentage of students in Lenoir go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Lenoir are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lenoir?
100% of private schools in Lenoir are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Lenoir are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lenoir include: New Beginning Christian Academy vs. The Patterson School

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