Morganton Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Morganton, NC
305 W Concord St, Morganton, NC 28655
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Morganton
- Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in North Carolina
- Serving families in Morganton since at least 2011
Morganton Day School is an independent private school in Morganton, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 78 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 174 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 78
- Teachers
- 16.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 41 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Morganton Day School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Morganton Day School
What grades does Morganton Day School serve?
Morganton Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Morganton Day School?
About 78 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Morganton Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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