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Willow Tree Community School

1050 Sam Lattimore Rd Shelby, NC 28152

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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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About the School

  • 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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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What schools are Willow Tree Community School often compared to?
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When is the application deadline for Willow Tree Community School?
The application deadline for Willow Tree Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

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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