Private schools in Burke County, NC
5 schools across Hildebran, Morganton, Rutherford College. About 418 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s Opportunity Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Reflections of Christ Christian Academy ✓ | K-9 | 12 |
| Morganton Day School ✓ | PreK-8 | 78 |
| The Learning Center ✓ | K-11 | 40 |
| Christ Classical Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 244 |
| Silver Creek Adventist School | K-8 | 44 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What North Carolina pays
North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Scholarship
$3,574 to $7,942 per student, by household income Four income tiers. A family of four earning up to $61,050 gets the top amount. Students with disabilities can also use ESA+.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Burke County
Neighboring counties
- Caldwell County (1)
- Catawba County (8)
- McDowell County (1)
- Alexander County (1)
- Mitchell County (2)
- Avery County (2)
- Rutherford County (2)
- Cleveland County (3)
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Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
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