Tabernacle Christian School Photo - Our 2012 Boy Rams Basketball teamed won their 2012 regional championship

Best Monroe Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 738 students in Monroe, NC (there are 24 public schools, serving 17,305 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Monroe, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
80% of private schools in Monroe, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

Private Schools in Monroe, NC (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Assembly Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2500 Arnold Dr
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 219-0294
Gr: K-11 | 92 students
Lee Park Preparatory School
(Baptist)
2505 Morgan Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 207-5633
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students
Sardis KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Gr: NS-PK
Shining Light Baptist Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 225-0396
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3
Tabernacle Christian School
Tabernacle Christian School Photo - Our 2012 Boy Rams Basketball teamed won their 2012 regional championship
(Baptist)
2900 Walkup Avenue
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-4395
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Monroe, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1320 South Hayne Street
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-2414
Gr: K-12 | 35 students

Overview

This Town (Monroe)
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
738 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$13,164

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%
# Black Students
41 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
400 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
53%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
192 Students
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
26%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Monroe, NC?
5 private schools are located in Monroe, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe?
Monroe private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Monroe go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Monroe are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe?
80% of private schools in Monroe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

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