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Lincolnton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 79 students in Lincolnton, NC, 1% of all K-12 students in Lincolnton, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Lincolnton, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Lincolnton, NC (2026-27)

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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Lincolnton, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
79
Students
+107.9% (+41 students) 10-yr
$45,000
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
+62.5% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+80.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lincolnton)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
882 Schools
# Students
79 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLincolnton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202579179179
202479171172
202379169174
202254173185
202154166180
202054157171
201944162175
201844158172
201738175180
201638172178
201538164167
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% Students of Color
13%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincolnton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202513%24%34%
202413%23%34%
202313%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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0.25
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearLincolnton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.250.580.65
20240.250.580.65
20230.250.580.65
20220.190.560.64
20210.190.550.64
20200.190.540.64
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
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLincolnton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20258%5%9%
20248%5%9%
20238%4%9%
20225%3%8%
20215%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
4 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLincolnton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20255%7%7%
20245%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20225%7%7%
20215%7%7%
20205%7%8%
20197%7%7%
20187%7%7%
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# White Students
68 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
86%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLincolnton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202586%59%52%
202486%60%52%
202386%59%52%
202290%62%54%
202190%63%54%
202090%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
1 Student
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
1%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLincolnton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%25%26%
20241%24%26%
20231%26%25%
20194%23%24%
20184%22%23%
201710%23%22%
201610%23%22%
201510%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincolnton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
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 & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$13,306
Admissions & Athletics

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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