The Learning Center School in Morganton, NC, serves 40 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 2019, this nonsectarian private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a faculty of six teachers.
Approximately 26% of enrolled students represent diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting the community's demographic composition.
The school offers summer school programs and follows a casual dress code policy.
Tuition details are provided upon inquiry, and the school is a member of the National Association of Private Schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning disabilities, autism, ADHD
Year Founded
2019
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Tamella White
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- We are a fully accredited K12 school. We are accredited through the National Association of private schools. We accept the Opportunity scholarship and the ESA scholarship
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does The Learning Center School offer?
The Learning Center School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Dance.
When is the application deadline for The Learning Center School?
The application deadline for The Learning Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Learning Center School is Nebo Crossing Academy (7.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Silvercreek Adventist School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Morganton Day School (7.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Silvercreek Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2195 Jamestown Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-3010
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-3010
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Tuition listed
305 W Concord St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nebo Crossing Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
First Baptist Preschool And Af
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Union Street
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nebo Crossing Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
New Beginning Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4415 Calico Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
15.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Christ Classical Academy
(Christian)
170 Honeycutt Dr.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
New Beginnings Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
6495 Hudlow Rd
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 429-0649
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 429-0649
15.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Silvercreek Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2195 Jamestown Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-3010
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-3010
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Tuition listed
305 W Concord St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nebo Crossing Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
New Beginning Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4415 Calico Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
15.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
305 W Concord St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nebo Crossing Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
First Baptist Preschool And Af
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Union Street
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Christ Classical Academy
(Christian)
170 Honeycutt Dr.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pinnacle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1204 Painters Gap Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
8911.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
West Marion Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Marler Road
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 738-3353
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 738-3353
8911.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 John Roach Drive
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 724-4422
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 724-4422
8912.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
R-s Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 Hwy 221 North
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3304
8912.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Foothills Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
176 Lukin Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-1040
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-1040
8913 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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