Private School in Catawba, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

La Vie Christian Academy

Private School

Hickory, NC

La Vie Christian Academy provides year-round, Christ-centered education for children from 6 weeks through age 5 in Hickory.

  • Families seeking infant care beginning at 6 weeks
  • Children ages 4 to 5 preparing for a full-day kindergarten schedule
  • Families seeking faith-based early childhood education with an inclusive admissions approach

Christian Family Academy

Private School

Conover, NC

Christian Family Academy provides preschool through 12th-grade Bible-based college preparation in Conover, including Honors and Advanced Placement classes.

  • Christian families seeking preschool through high school education
  • Families seeking a Bible-based college-preparatory curriculum
  • High school students seeking Honors or Advanced Placement classes

Concordia Christian Day School

Private School

Conover, NC

Concordia Christian Day School offers Christian education from preschool ages 3 and 4 through grade 8, plus athletics and summer day camps.

  • Families seeking Christian education for children ages 3 through grade 8
  • Students needing preschool, elementary, or middle school placement
  • Families interested in school athletics or summer day camp

Hickory Day School

Private School

Hickory, NC

Hickory Day School serves K–8 students with IB PYP accreditation, a 16-acre campus, and after-school care with homework help.

  • Families seeking an IB Primary Years Programme for kindergarten through grade 5
  • Students needing a private K–8 college-preparatory education
  • Families seeking inquiry-based learning with global perspectives

Montessori At Sandy Ford

Private School

Newton, NC

Montessori at Sandy Ford is a secular Montessori school serving ages 3-14 in the Catawba Valley, with MEPI accreditation and North Carolina-approved elementary classrooms.

  • Families seeking secular Montessori education for children ages 3-14
  • Children who benefit from mixed-age classrooms and self-directed learning
  • Families in Hickory or Newton seeking early childhood, elementary, or middle school education

North Carolina Boys Academy

Private School

Conover, NC

North Carolina Boys Academy offers a 15-month Christian residential program in Conover for boys ages 13–17 addressing behavioral, academic, and family needs.

  • Boys ages 13–17 facing significant behavioral struggles
  • Students experiencing academic failure, anger, or rebellion
  • Families seeking residential Christian discipleship and counseling

Admissions Coordinator contacts families within the week after the Initial Assessment is completed

Tree of Life Christian Academy

Private School

Hickory, NC

Tree of Life Christian Academy uses small classrooms and hands-on business ventures while teaching Christian leadership from early childhood through 12th grade.

  • Families seeking Christian education centered on biblical instruction
  • Students interested in entrepreneurship, business ownership, and leadership
  • Students who benefit from small student/staff ratios

3 Oaks Academy

Private School

Sherrills Ford, NC

3 Oaks Academy provides K–12 education with Personalized Pathways and Orton-Gillingham-trained teachers in Estero and Sherrills Ford.

  • K–12 students with dyslexia, ADHD, IEPs, or 504 plans
  • Gifted and twice-exceptional learners
  • Students needing personalized pacing and small-group instruction

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FAQ

How much does private school tuition cost in Catawba County?

The available school information does not list current tuition amounts. Ask each school for tuition, registration fees, financial-aid details, and whether it accepts the NC Opportunity Scholarship; Tree of Life Christian Academy specifically states that it accepts the scholarship.

Which Catawba County private schools offer secular education?

Montessori at Sandy Ford identifies itself as a secular Montessori school serving ages 3-14. Hickory Day School describes its program as inquiry-based and globally oriented rather than faith-based.

Which private schools serve middle and high school students?

Christian Family Academy serves preschool through grade 12 and offers Honors and Advanced Placement classes. Hickory Day School serves grades K-8, Montessori at Sandy Ford serves ages 3-14, and Concordia Christian Day School ends at grade 8.

Are any local private schools better suited to preschool or infant care?

La Vie Christian Academy offers year-round programs from infant care at 6 weeks through pre-K for ages 4-5. Concordia Christian Day School begins with preschool for ages 3 and 4.

What should families check before applying to a private school in Catawba County?

Confirm the school's age or grade range, religious or secular curriculum, application deadlines, tuition and aid, transportation, and after-school coverage. Availability can be especially important: Montessori at Sandy Ford's listing cautions that immediate enrollment and entry into its 2026-27 waiting pool may not be available.