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Wilkes County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 487 students in Wilkes County, NC (there are 21 public schools, serving 8,327 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
40% of private schools in Wilkes County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wilkes County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Eckerd - Boomer Campus
Eckerd - Boomer Campus
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
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Map of Harvest Time Christian Academy
Harvest Time Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
400 Winston Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-9105
(1)
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Map of Millers Creek Christian School
Millers Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
5100 Boone Trail Road,
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 838-2517
(2)
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Map of Millers Creek KinderCare
Millers Creek KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3774 Boone Trail
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-4971
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Map of Montessori Learning Center Of Wilkes
Montessori Learning Center Of Wilkes
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
601 Boston Avenue
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4356
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Wilkes County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Gordon Baptist Christian School
Gordon Baptist Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 77 students
Baptist
285 Boone Trl
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-0916
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
487 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
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
3 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
36 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
175 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
36%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
270 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
55%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wilkes County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Wilkes County, NC include Millers Creek Christian School, Millers Creek KinderCare, and Harvest Time Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Wilkes County?
5 private schools are located in Wilkes County.
How diverse are private schools in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Wilkes County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Wilkes County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilkes County?
40% of private schools in Wilkes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Wilkes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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