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Salisbury Academy
North Hills Christian School

Salisbury Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 995 students in Salisbury, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private preschools in Salisbury, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 995
  • Average Tuition: $9,930
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Salisbury, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 995
  • Average Tuition: $9,930
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Salisbury, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Salisbury Private Preschools (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
(32)
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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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Salisbury, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
995
Students
+24.2% (+194 students) 10-yr
$9,930
Avg. Tuition
+1.8% (+$180) 4-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+11.8% (+2 students) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
+21.1% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-35.7% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salisbury)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
513 Schools
# Students
995 Students
97,702 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025249239191
2024245230187
2023259223185
2022187222188
2021190210184
2020190204179
2019182212182
2018184202181
2017210231183
2016210224181
2015200216173
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% Students of Color
23%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202523%23%32%
202423%22%32%
202315%23%32%
202214%20%31%
202114%20%32%
202014%19%31%
201913%20%31%
201815%19%30%
201719%21%31%
201619%21%31%
201519%21%31%
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0.61
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.610.590.65
20240.610.590.65
20230.580.590.65
20220.480.560.64
20210.490.560.64
20200.490.550.64
20190.510.550.64
20180.510.550.64
20170.570.530.62
20160.570.530.62
20150.550.520.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
412 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
2,681 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%4%4%
20242%4%5%
20232%3%5%
20223%3%5%
20213%2%5%
20203%2%4%
20194%2%5%
20184%2%5%
20173%3%3%
20163%2%3%
20153%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
61 Students
3,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20256%3%8%
20246%3%8%
20232%4%8%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%7%
20203%3%7%
20193%3%7%
20183%3%7%
20175%2%6%
20165%2%7%
20155%2%6%
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# Black Students
36 Students
5,754 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20254%6%6%
20244%6%6%
20234%6%6%
20226%6%6%
20216%6%7%
20206%6%7%
20195%6%6%
20185%6%6%
20174%5%6%
20164%6%6%
20154%6%6%
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# White Students
491 Students
53,176 Students
% White Students
49%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202549%56%48%
202450%56%48%
202352%56%48%
202269%60%50%
202168%61%50%
202068%62%51%
201967%62%52%
201866%61%52%
201759%63%54%
201659%64%54%
201562%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
421 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
384 Students
30,536 Students
% of Others Students
39%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202539%31%34%
202438%31%33%
202340%31%33%
202219%28%31%
202120%28%31%
202020%27%31%
201921%27%30%
201822%28%30%
201728%27%30%
201628%26%29%
201525%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
9,164 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202510:111:112:1
202410:111:112:1
202310:110:112:1
20227:110:112:1
20217:110:112:1
20207:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:111:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
46%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202560%45%51%
202460%45%51%
202375%46%51%
202275%46%51%
202175%46%50%
202075%45%50%
201975%44%50%
201875%41%50%
201775%41%49%
201675%40%49%
201575%40%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025191616
2024191616
2023191616
2022201616
2021201616
2020201616
2019201616
2018201616
2017201616
2016171616
2015171516
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025101111
2024101110
2023101010
2022101010
2021101010
2020101010
2019101110
201810109
201710109
201610109
201510109
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,930
$11,097

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$9,267$12,054$12,988
2024$9,267$9,358$10,159
2023$9,750$8,320$9,500
2022$9,750$8,130$8,989
2021$9,750$8,287$8,661
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Average % on Financial Aid
45%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202545%28%31%
202445%27%30%
202343%26%30%
202243%25%29%
202143%24%29%
202055%22%29%
201955%21%28%
201855%20%27%
201755%20%26%
201655%19%25%
201555%19%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$4,880

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$5,000$4,847$4,864
2024$5,000$4,825$4,788
2023$5,000$4,338$4,663
2022$5,000$3,784$4,366
2021$5,000$3,560$4,213
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalisbury, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202588%80%83%
202485%86%88%
202390%87%88%
202290%87%88%
202190%88%88%
202090%88%88%
201990%88%88%
201890%88%88%
201790%87%88%
201690%88%88%
201590%89%88%
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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 preschools in Salisbury, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Salisbury, NC include Sacred Heart Catholic School, North Hills Christian School, and St. Johns Kindergarten.
How many private preschools are located in Salisbury?
4 private preschools are located in Salisbury.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Salisbury?
75% of private preschools in Salisbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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