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Best Surry County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 204 students in Surry County, NC (there are 30 public schools, serving 11,141 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
25% of private schools in Surry County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Surry County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Elkin KinderCare
Elkin KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
850 Johnson Ridge Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-7605
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Map of Riverside Drive KinderCare
Riverside Drive KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
760 Riverside Dr
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-0298
(1)
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Map of Dobson KinderCare
Dobson KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
720 W Kapp St
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8883
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Map of Mount Airy South Street KinderCare
Mount Airy South Street KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
401 S South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-0500
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Map of Piedmont Triad West KinderCare
Piedmont Triad West KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Piedmont Triad W Dr
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-1616
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Map of Salem Christian Academy
Salem Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Christian
430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
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Map of White Plains Christian School
White Plains Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
609 Old Highway 601
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-9585
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Map of Yadkin Valley Community School
Yadkin Valley Community School
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Montessori School
Po Box 809
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 526-2625
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSurry County Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20227
20217
20207
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
204 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202568179179
202468171172
202355169174
202266173185
202166166180
202066157171
201973162175
201873158172
201767175180
201667172178
201567164167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20255%24%34%
20245%23%34%
20236%23%33%
201959%20%31%
201859%19%31%
201763%21%32%
201663%21%32%
201563%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20237:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.260.580.65
20240.260.580.65
20230.300.580.65
20220.400.560.64
20210.400.550.64
20200.400.540.64
20190.520.530.63
20180.520.530.63
20170.430.510.61
20160.430.510.61
20150.430.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20231%4%5%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20254%5%9%
20244%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20174%2%8%
20164%2%8%
20154%2%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20251%7%7%
20241%7%7%
20231%7%8%
201914%7%7%
201814%7%7%
201715%6%7%
201615%7%7%
201515%7%8%
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# White Students
176 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
86%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202586%59%52%
202486%60%52%
202382%59%52%
202273%62%54%
202173%63%54%
202073%64%54%
201967%64%56%
201867%65%56%
201774%66%58%
201674%66%58%
201574%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 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
19 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSurry County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20259%25%26%
20249%24%26%
202315%26%25%
202227%25%25%
202127%24%25%
202027%22%24%
201913%23%24%
201813%22%23%
20174%23%22%
20164%23%22%
20154%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Surry County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Surry County, NC include Elkin KinderCare and Riverside Drive KinderCare.
How many private schools are located in Surry County?
8 private schools are located in Surry County.
How diverse are private schools in Surry County?
Surry County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Surry County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Surry County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Surry County?
25% of private schools in Surry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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