#1 Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
Hickory Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
529 students
Hickory, NC
A+Overall grade529 students8 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
The private schools in Catawba County, NC with the most students. Top 8 of 8 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
Tabernacle Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
389 students
Hickory, NC
B-Overall grade389 students13 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
Concordia Christian Day School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
203 students
Conover, NC
B-Overall grade203 students14 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
St. Stephen Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
183 students
Hickory, NC
B-Overall grade183 students14 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
University Christian High School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 9–12
151 students
Hickory, NC
B+Overall grade151 students11 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
Montessori at Sandy Ford
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
50 students
Newton, NC
A-Overall grade50 students6 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Special education school · Grades 3–11
29 students
Hickory, NC
AOverall grade29 students4 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Catawba County, NC
Johnston WH Elementary School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
22 students
Hickory, NC
B+Overall grade22 students11 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.