Private Elementary Schools in Surry County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Salem Christian Academy
(Christian)
430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
White Plains Christian School
(Baptist)
609 Old Highway 601
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-9585
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-9585
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Sports: 5
Yadkin Valley Community School
Montessori School
Po Box 809
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 526-2625
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 526-2625
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Overview
This County (Surry County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
204 Students
122,944 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
12,486 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
613 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
9,204 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
176 Students
74,607 Students
% White Students
86%
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
19 Students
27,963 Students
% of Others Students
9%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Surry County, NC?
3 private elementary schools are located in Surry County, NC.
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