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Rutherford County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 423 students in Rutherford County, NC (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,858 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Rutherford County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rutherford County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7
Christian
299 Deter St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-3900
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Map of Faith Academy
Faith Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 7 students
Christian
Po Box 987
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-4447
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Map of Glenwood Christian Academy
Glenwood Christian Academy
Gr: 2-5 | 7 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
461 Bostic Sunshine Highway
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 305-4233
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Map of Word Of Faith Christian School
Word Of Faith Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Christian
207 Old Flynn Rd
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3772
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Rutherford County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Anath Christian Academy
Anath Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
1774 Painters Gap Road
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 288-4777
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Map of Freedom Academy
Freedom Academy
Gr: 12 | 2 students
Christian
245 Main Street
Ellenboro, NC 28040
(828) 453-7747
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Map of Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Baptist
821 Webb Rd
Ellenboro, NC 28040
(828) 453-0999
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Map of Pine Ridge Mennonite School
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Mennonite
5525 Hudlow Rd
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 286-1272
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
423 Students
137,480 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$12,013

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
156 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
37%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
235 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
56%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rutherford County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Rutherford County, NC is Trinity Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Rutherford County?
4 private schools are located in Rutherford County.
What percentage of students in Rutherford County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Rutherford County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rutherford County?
100% of private schools in Rutherford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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