Top 3 Best Rowan County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,475 students in Rowan County, NC (there are 35 public schools, serving 18,956 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Rowan County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Rowan County, NC include Sacred Heart Catholic School, Rockwell Christian School and North Hills Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
80% of private schools in Rowan County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Rowan County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Salisbury Academy
Salisbury Academy Photo
(13)
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
Grades: NS-12
| 217 students
North Hills Christian School
North Hills Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2970 W Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-3005
Grades: PK-12
| 523 students
Rockwell Christian School
(Baptist)
401 Depot St.
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-8854
Grades: K-12
| 311 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
385 Lumen Christie Ln
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-2841
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Salisbury Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
305 Rudolp Rd Salisbury
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 633-1282
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students
City Of Refuge Christian School
(Baptist)
11360 Old Concord Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 856-8036
Grades: 1-12
| 23 students
Grace Academy
Grace Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
6725 Highway 152 E
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-6683
Grades: NS-PK
| 155 students
Nehemiah Enrichment Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 620155
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 633-0893
Grades: 6-7
| 3 students
St. Johns Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
200 W Innes St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-4404
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Uwharrie Learning Center
All-boys | Special Education School
665 Timber Trail
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 279-1199
Grades: 6-11
| 31 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rowan County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Rowan County, NC include Sacred Heart Catholic School, Rockwell Christian School and North Hills Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Rowan County, NC?
10 private schools are located in Rowan County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Rowan County, NC?
Rowan County, NC private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Rowan County, NC go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Rowan County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rowan County, NC?
80% of private schools in Rowan County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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