Best Wilkes County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Wilkes County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wilkes County, NC include Millers Creek Christian School, Harvest Time Christian Academy, and Millers Creek KinderCare.
40% of private schools in Wilkes County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Wilkes County Private Schools (2026)

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

Wilkes County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Boone Trl
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-0916
Gr: NS-12 | 77 students

Overview

This County (Wilkes County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
487 Students
136,532 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
13,573 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
36 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
175 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
36%
60%
# 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
270 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
55%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 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, Harvest Time Christian Academy, and Millers Creek KinderCare.
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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