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Monroe Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 738 students in Monroe, NC, 4% of all K-12 students in Monroe, NC are educated in private schools versus public 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Monroe, NC (2026-27)

Map of First Assembly Christian School
First Assembly Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 92 students
Assembly of God
2500 Arnold Dr
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 219-0294
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Map of Lee Park Preparatory School
Lee Park Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students
Baptist
2505 Morgan Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 207-5633
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Map of Sardis KinderCare
Sardis KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
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Map of Shining Light Baptist Academy
Shining Light Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 225-0396
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Tabernacle Christian School Photo
Tabernacle Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
2900 Walkup Avenue
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-4395
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Monroe, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sunset Park Christian School
Sunset Park Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Baptist
1320 South Hayne Street
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-2414
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Monroe, NC Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
738
Students
$3,800
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
31%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monroe)
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
738 Students
137,480 Students
% Students of Color
31%
24%
0.64
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%
# Black Students
41 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
400 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
53%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
192 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$12,013
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 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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