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Stanly County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 425 students in Stanly County, NC (there are 24 public schools, serving 9,467 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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%.
100% of private schools in Stanly County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Stanly County Private Schools (2026-27)

Carolina Christian School Photo
Carolina Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Presbyterian
406 Renee Ford Road
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 888-4332
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Map of Christ The King Christian Academy
Christ The King Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Christian
210 North Ferry Road
New London, NC 28127
(704) 463-7285
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Stanly County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Albemarle SDA School
Albemarle SDA School
Gr: 2-7 | 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
33310 Hobe Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-3481
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
425 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,920
$11,997
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1
$5,559
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
12 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
299 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
65%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
133 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stanly County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Stanly County, NC is Carolina Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Stanly County?
2 private schools are located in Stanly County.
What percentage of students in Stanly County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Stanly County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stanly County?
100% of private schools in Stanly County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

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