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Lincoln County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 411 students in Lincoln County, NC (there are 26 public schools, serving 14,544 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
75% of private schools in Lincoln County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Denver Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Denver
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7274 NC Hwy 73
Denver, NC 28037
(980) 981-7217
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Map of Denver Christian Academy
Denver Christian Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 307 students
Sports: 2
Christian
2243 N Business Hwy 16
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-2207
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Map of Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy
Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
Methodist
3032 Wesleyan Church Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 732-3886
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Map of Starboard Christian Academy
Starboard Christian Academy
Gr: K-3 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
2380 Lake Shore Rd S
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 775-3724
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
411 Students
137,057 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
13,713 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$12,013

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
16 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
201 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
49%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
183 Students
34,452 Students
% of Others Students
44%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, NC is Denver Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 private schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
75% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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