For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 233 students in Bessemer City, NC (there are , serving 2,260 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Bessemer City, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Bessemer City, NC is Community Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Bessemer City, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top-Ranked Bessemer City 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
616 Athenia Place
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 629-2391
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 629-2391
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Bessemer City)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
233 Students
137,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
13,671 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,800
$13,302
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
7 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
209 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
90%
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
15 Students
34,479 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Bessemer City, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Bessemer City, NC is Community Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bessemer City?
1 private schools are located in Bessemer City.
What percentage of students in Bessemer City go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Bessemer City are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bessemer City?
100% of private schools in Bessemer City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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