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Best Lincoln County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026)

Chesterbrook Academy Denver Photo
Chesterbrook Academy 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
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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLincoln County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20212
20202
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
411 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025137179179
2024137171172
2023114169174
2022147173185
2021147166180
202047157171
201944162175
201844158172
201738175180
201638172178
201538164167
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% Average Students of Color
13%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202513%24%34%
202413%23%34%
202311%23%33%
202210%21%33%
202110%21%32%
202010%20%32%
201912%20%31%
201812%19%31%
20178%21%32%
20168%21%32%
20158%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202516:110:111:1
202416:110:111:1
202312:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20196:110:112:1
20186:110:112:1
20175:110:112:1
20165:110:112:1
20155:110:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,000
$13,306

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.570.580.65
20240.570.580.65
20230.520.580.65
20220.460.560.64
20210.460.550.64
20200.230.540.64
20190.290.530.63
20180.290.530.63
20170.240.510.61
20160.240.510.61
20150.240.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20205%3%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20254%7%7%
20244%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20222%7%7%
20212%7%7%
20205%7%8%
20197%7%7%
20187%7%7%
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# White Students
201 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
49%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202549%59%52%
202449%60%52%
202337%59%52%
202229%62%54%
202129%63%54%
202088%64%54%
201984%64%56%
201884%65%56%
201787%66%58%
201687%66%58%
201587%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
183 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
44%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202544%25%26%
202444%24%26%
202359%26%25%
202267%25%25%
202167%24%25%
20202%22%24%
20194%23%24%
20184%22%23%
201710%23%22%
201610%23%22%
201510%21%21%
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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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