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Willow Tree Community School

1050 Sam Lattimore Rd
Shelby, NC 28152

Willow Tree Community School in Shelby, NC serves 21 students in grades 5 through 12 within a rural community setting.

The co–educational alternative school has a Christian orientation and a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 4 teaching staff.

Enrollment size of 21 supports a small, individualized learning environment from middle through high school levels.

The school's tuition and affordability details are aligned with rural NC private education options.

Willow Tree Community School is among several private schools in the Shelby area offering secondary education with low enrollment and small class sizes.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Willow Tree Community School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,711 for elementary schools and $14,095 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).