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Best Stanly County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 425 students in Stanly County, NC.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Stanly County, NC is Carolina Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Stanly County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Stanly County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carolina Christian School
Carolina Christian School Photo - Graduation 2024!
(Presbyterian)
406 Renee Ford Road
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 888-4332
Gr: NS-12 | 338 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 North Ferry Road
New London, NC 28127
(704) 463-7285
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stanly County, North Carolina

Stanly County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Albemarle SDA School (Closed 2004)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
33310 Hobe Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-3481
Gr: 2-7 | 6 students

Overview

This County (Stanly County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
425 Students
122,944 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
12,486 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
47%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,920
$12,455
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1
$5,200
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
613 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
12 Students
9,204 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
299 Students
74,607 Students
% White Students
65%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
133 Students
27,963 Students
% of Others Students
29%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Stanly County, NC?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Stanly County, NC is Carolina Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Stanly County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Stanly County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Stanly County?
100% of private elementary schools in Stanly County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

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