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Best Burke County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 590 students in Burke County, NC (there are , serving 11,859 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Burke County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Burke County (2026-27)

Map of Christ Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
170 Honeycutt Dr.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
Map of First Baptist Preschool And Af
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Union Street
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
Map of The Learning Center School
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Sports: 2
Christian
5208 Foreman Street (physical address) 5956 Jenkins Rd Morganton NC ( business address)
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 764-4216
Morganton Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
305 W Concord St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
Map of Reflections Of Christ Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 8 students
Christian
110 3rd St Se
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-3075
Map of Silvercreek Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2195 Jamestown Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-3010

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
590 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,205
$12,005
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
120 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
55%
59%
# 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
66 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Burke County, NC?
6 private schools are located in Burke County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Burke County?
Burke County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Burke County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Burke County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burke County?
67% of private schools in Burke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Burke County are often viewed compared to one another?

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