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Salisbury Academy
North Hills Christian School

Salisbury Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 970 students in Salisbury, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private elementary schools in Salisbury, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 970
  • 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: 4
  • # Students Served: 970
  • 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 Elementary 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 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

4
Private Schools
970
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
4 Schools
651 Schools
# Students
970 Students
123,846 Students
% Students of Color
24%
24%
0.61
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
613 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
3,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
5,311 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
36 Students
9,199 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
478 Students
74,566 Students
% White Students
49%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
368 Students
28,805 Students
% of Others Students
38%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
113 Teachers
12,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
47%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,020
$11,560
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,850
$5,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Salisbury, NC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Salisbury, NC include Sacred Heart Catholic School, North Hills Christian School, and Salisbury Adventist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Salisbury?
4 private elementary schools are located in Salisbury.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Salisbury?
75% of private elementary schools in Salisbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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