Union Grove Christian School is a private, traditional Christian School consisting of grades K3-12 with 450 plus students enrolled for the 2019-2020 school year. The school is under the ownership and control of Union Grove Baptist Church. Union Grove Christian School is accredited by the North Carolina Christian School Association, the North American Christian School Accrediting Agency and with the AdvancEd.
Union Grove Christian School is located in the Arcadia community of North Davidson County just 2 miles from the Forsyth county line.
The campus is easily accessible from Hwy 52 (Hickory Tree Road) or Hwy 150/Peter's Creek Parkway.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,124
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Union Grove Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1975
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
543 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website to see a fee schedule detailing cost for each grade level.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Kacee Cromer
Admissions Associate
Morgan Greene
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Journalism/Yearbook, National Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Fine Arts Competition
Arts and Music Programs:
Fine Arts Competition
School Notes
- UGCS offers the following programs:
- Part-time preschool
- Full-time preschool
- Part-time childcare
- Full-time childcare
- Half-day Kindergarten
- Full-day Kindergarten
- Complete, proven course of study for grades K-12
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Union Grove Christian School cost?
Union Grove Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,124 for private students.
What schools are Union Grove Christian School often compared to?
Union Grove Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Sheets Memorial Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Union Grove Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Union Grove Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Union Grove Christian School offer?
Union Grove Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Union Grove Christian School's ranking?
Union Grove Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Union Grove Christian School?
The application deadline for Union Grove Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/10/2017
The teachers and staff are wonderful, caring people and we have been very happy with the level of care and attention and most importantly the education.
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