For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 294 students in King, NC (there are , serving 2,655 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in King, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in King, NC is Calvary Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in King, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top-Ranked King 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
536 S Main St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3743
Gr: PK-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (King)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
294 Students
137,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
13,671 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,490
$13,302
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
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
5 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
158 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
54%
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
126 Students
34,479 Students
% of Others Students
43%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in King, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in King, NC is Calvary Christian School.
How many private schools are located in King?
2 private schools are located in King.
What percentage of students in King go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in King are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in King?
50% of private schools in King are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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