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Surry County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
204 Students
137,480 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
176 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
86%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
19 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
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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