St. Stephen Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hickory, NC
2304 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Hickory since at least 2011
St. Stephen Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Hickory, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 183 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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
- 183
- Teachers
- 13.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 92 girls, 91 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 77 Christian 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 St. Stephen Lutheran 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 St. Stephen Lutheran School
What grades does St. Stephen Lutheran School serve?
St. Stephen Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Stephen Lutheran School?
About 183 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Stephen Lutheran 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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