Best Montgomery County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 189 students in Montgomery County, NC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Montgomery County, NC include Wescare Christian Academy and Eckerd Connects.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private high schools in Montgomery County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Montgomery County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eckerd Connects
All-boys | Alternative School
500 E Ku Su Mee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 975-5892
Gr: 6-11 | 28 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Wescare Christian Academy
(Methodist)
1368 Nc Hwy 134 N
Troy, NC 27371
(336) 963-3912
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fwm Christian Academy
(Christian)
401 Troy Candor Rd
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1617
Gr: NS-12 | 45 students

Overview

This County (Montgomery County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
189 Students
97,608 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,211 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,100
$13,863
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$6,325
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$32.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,537 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
3,684 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
4%
# Black Students
27 Students
7,289 Students
% Black Students
14%
7%
# White Students
109 Students
61,221 Students
% White Students
58%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
432 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
21 Students
21,652 Students
% of Others Students
11%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Montgomery County, NC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Montgomery County, NC include Wescare Christian Academy and Eckerd Connects.
How many private high schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 private high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Montgomery County?
75% of private high schools in Montgomery County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Montgomery County include: Wescare Christian Academy vs. Fwm Christian Academy, Fwm Christian Academy vs. Wescare Christian Academy

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