Best Shelby Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 64 students in Shelby, NC.
100% of private elementary schools in Shelby, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Private Elementary Schools in Shelby, NC (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ambassador Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
101 Stockton St
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 434-0303
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Twelve Oaks Academy
(Christian)
701 West Oak Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-4261
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Willow Tree Community School
Alternative School (Christian)
1050 Sam Lattimore Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 295-2661
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students

Overview

This Town (Shelby)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
64 Students
122,874 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
12,433 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
613 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,315 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,199 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
36 Students
74,581 Students
% White Students
56%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
26 Students
27,777 Students
% of Others Students
41%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Shelby, NC?
3 private elementary schools are located in Shelby, NC.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby?
100% of private elementary schools in Shelby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Shelby are often viewed compared to one another?

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