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Victory Christian Academy Photo - 2017 Washington DC Trip

Best Gastonia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,243 students in Gastonia, NC (there are , serving 15,592 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Gastonia, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Gastonia, NC include Gaston Christian School, Gaston Day School, and St. Michael Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
78% of private schools in Gastonia, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Gastonia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Wesleyan Christian School
(Methodist)
(1)
208a S. Church St.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-9899
Gr: NS-7 | 299 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Gaston Christian School
Gaston Christian School Photo - Middle School students and staff at 'See You at the Pole'
(Christian)
(3)
1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 349-5020
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gaston Day School
Gaston Day School Photo - Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Performing Arts Center
(4)
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
704 St. Michael's Lane
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-4382
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Dixon KinderCare
Dixon KinderCare Photo - Pre K classroom dinosaur topic block area
Daycare / Preschool
1741 Dixon Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 867-5347
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
First Assembly Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
Po Box 12367
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 853-1777
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Tuition listed
221 W Bradley Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 869-0444
Gr: NS-3 | 47 students
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - 2017 Washington DC Trip
(Church of God)
310 Carolina Ave
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 865-7132
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wee Care Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(2)
2316 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-0611
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gastonia, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Gastonia, NC include Gaston Christian School, Gaston Day School, and St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Gastonia?
9 private schools are located in Gastonia.
How diverse are private schools in Gastonia?
Gastonia private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Gastonia go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Gastonia are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gastonia?
78% of private schools in Gastonia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Gastonia are often viewed compared to one another?

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