For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 79 students in Lincolnton, NC (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,263 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Lincolnton, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Lincolnton, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
Private Schools in Lincolnton, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy
(Methodist)
3032 Wesleyan Church Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 732-3886
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 732-3886
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Lincolnton)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
79 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$13,164
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
68 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
86%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1 Student
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
1%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lincolnton, NC?
1 private schools are located in Lincolnton, NC.
What percentage of students in Lincolnton go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Lincolnton are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincolnton?
100% of private schools in Lincolnton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
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