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Morganton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 325 students in Morganton, NC, 4% of all K-12 students in Morganton, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Morganton, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Morganton, NC (2026-27)

Map of First Baptist Preschool And Af
First Baptist Preschool And Af
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Union Street
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
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Map of The Learning Center School
The Learning Center School
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Sports: 2
Christian
5208 Foreman Street (physical address) 5956 Jenkins Rd Morganton NC ( business address)
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 764-4216
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Morganton Day School Photo
Morganton Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
305 W Concord St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
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Map of Silvercreek Adventist School
Silvercreek Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2195 Jamestown Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-3010
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Morganton, NC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
325
Students
$11,900
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Morganton)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
325 Students
137,480 Students
% Students of Color
21%
24%
0.61
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
112 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
54%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
66 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
16%
48%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,900
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
31%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Morganton, NC?
4 private schools are located in Morganton, NC.
What percentage of students in Morganton go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Morganton are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morganton?
50% of private schools in Morganton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Morganton are often viewed compared to one another?

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