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Locust Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 338 students in Locust, NC, 22% of all K-12 students in Locust, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Locust, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Locust Private Schools (2026-27)

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Carolina Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Presbyterian
406 Renee Ford Road
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 888-4332
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Locust, NC Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
338
Students
$7,920
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Locust)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
880 Schools
# Students
338 Students
137,063 Students
% Students of Color
15%
24%
0.50
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
200 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
133 Students
34,452 Students
% of Others Students
39%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
13,713 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,920
$12,001
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1
$5,559
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Locust, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Locust, NC is Carolina Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Locust?
1 private schools are located in Locust.
What percentage of students in Locust go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Locust are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Locust?
100% of private schools in Locust are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

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