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The Patterson School

4646 Patterson School Dr Lenoir, NC 28645

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NC School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NC School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

The Patterson School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1909

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Colors
Blue, Gold

School Notes

  • The Patterson School is a private, non-profit, co-educational, non-denominational, multi-cultural boarding and day school for grades seven through twelve.
  • The Patterson School is dedicated to providing family-oriented college-preparatory education for the development of the whole person.
  • A Patterson education develops skills, knowledge, experience, and attitudes required for a student to get into the college of choice and to be successful and happy in his or her future life.
  • Instrumental to this success is the development of seven qualities which form the foundation of a Patterson education: knowledge, reasoning, integrity, courtesy, health, creativity, and versatility.
  • The mission of The Patterson School is to provide an educational environment that stimulates the intellectual, ethical, and physical development of each of its students in a supportive, caring and nuturing enviroment.
  • With a highly skilled faculty and an exciting curriculum, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter and be successful at the collegiate and university level.
  • The Patterson School is a private, non-profit, co-educational, non-denominational, multi-cultural boarding and day school for grades seven through twelve.
  • The Patterson School is dedicated to providing family-oriented college-preparatory education for the development of the whole person.
  • A Patterson education develops skills, knowledge, experience, and attitudes required for a student to get into the college of choice and to be successful and happy in his or her future life.
  • Instrumental to this success is the development of seven qualities which form the foundation of a Patterson education: knowledge, reasoning, integrity, courtesy, health, creativity, and versatility.
  • The mission of The Patterson School is to provide an educational environment that stimulates the intellectual, ethical, and physical development of each of its students in a supportive, caring and nuturing enviroment.
  • With a highly skilled faculty and an exciting curriculum, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter and be successful at the collegiate and university level.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Patterson School often compared to?
The Patterson School is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is The Patterson School's ranking?
The Patterson School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Patterson School?
The application deadline for The Patterson School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $11,589 for elementary schools and $12,576 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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