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Salisbury Academy
North Hills Christian School

Salisbury Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,004 students in Salisbury, NC, 12% of all K-12 students in Salisbury, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in Salisbury, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,004
  • Average Tuition: $8,020
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Salisbury, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,004
  • Average Tuition: $8,020
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Salisbury, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Salisbury Private Schools (2026-27)

Salisbury Academy Photo
Salisbury Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
(34)
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North Hills Christian School Photo
North Hills Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 523 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
2970 W Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-3005
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
385 Lumen Christie Ln
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-2841
(2)
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Map of St. Johns Kindergarten
St. Johns Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
200 W Innes St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-4404
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Map of Salisbury Adventist School
Salisbury Adventist School
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
305 Rudolp Rd Salisbury
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 633-1282
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Salisbury, NC Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,004
Students
$8,020
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salisbury)
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
1,004 Students
137,480 Students
% Students of Color
24%
24%
0.61
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
36 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
494 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
49%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
385 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
114 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,020
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,850
$5,734
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Salisbury, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Salisbury, NC include North Hills Christian School, St. Johns Kindergarten, and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Salisbury?
5 private schools are located in Salisbury.
How diverse are private schools in Salisbury?
Salisbury private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Salisbury go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Salisbury are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salisbury?
80% of private schools in Salisbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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