For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 209 students in 28655, NC (there are 18 public schools, serving 7,708 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 28655, NC are educated in private 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 82%.
67% of private schools in 28655, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Private Schools in 28655, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Learning Center School
(Christian)
5208 Foreman Street (physical address) 5956 Jenkins Rd Morganton NC ( business address)
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 764-4216
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 764-4216
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Sports: 2
305 W Concord St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Silvercreek Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2195 Jamestown Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-3010
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-3010
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 28655, NC?
3 private schools are located in 28655, NC.
What percentage of students in 28655 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 28655 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 28655?
67% of private schools in 28655 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
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