Concordia Lutheran School believes that every child should be empowered and encouraged through study, experience, and example to mature in his/her relationship with God, with self, with other persons and with nature.
The curriculum should provide opportunities to develop the whole child — one who recognizes himself as being a redeemed and loved child of God, called to share His love with others and possessing a sense of awe and gratitude for the gift of God's creation.
The school environment and staff exemplify that of a caring Christian community, supporting and encouraging the specific gifts and abilities of each individual.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 28 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Concordia Christian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1878
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
280 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Polo shirts, Khaki, black or blue pants, shorts or skirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 28 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Significant tuition discounts are given for second and third children from the same family. Additional discounts are given for Concordia Lutheran Church members.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
William E. Unverfehrt
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Yearbook Club
School Notes
- Concordia Christian Day School was founded and still supported by Concordia Lutheran Church. Approximately forty percent of our students are Lutheran with the other 60 percent being from almost every other Christian denomination. We teach Bible stories and how they relate to our lives today. In addition to Religion class we have a weekly chapel service and mission projects that support ministry or people in need. People visiting our school have commented that Concordia has a caring environment. Our philosophy educationally is that all of the subjects are important and help in the development of the whole child. We have Spanish class, Computer instruction, Music classes, PE classes and Art classes for all grades from Kindergarten through the 8th grade. We also have a Beginning and Advance Band (grades 5-8), Handbells (grades 6-8), and Drama production for young and older students. Our Stanford 10 Achievement Test scores have improved each of the past eight years. We challenge our students academically and our graduates from the eighth grade are usually placed in the Honors and AP classes of the local high schools. Several of our graduates in the past five years have Salutatorians or Valedictorians of their public high schools. We now have a new Lutheran High School, University Christian High School, that will continue the quality Christian education that Concordia Christian Day School is known for throughout the community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Concordia Christian Day School cost?
Concordia Christian Day School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Concordia Christian Day School?
The acceptance rate of Concordia Christian Day School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does Concordia Christian Day School offer?
Concordia Christian Day School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Concordia Christian Day School's ranking?
Concordia Christian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Concordia Christian Day School?
The application deadline for Concordia Christian Day School is Feb. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Quick Facts
2304 Springs Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2166
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Hickory Christian Academy
(Christian)
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
142.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 974 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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