Oakwood Elementary School
366 4th St, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
336
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
Snow Creek Elementary School
3238 Snow Creek Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
551
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
Clyde Campbell Elementary School
2121 35th Avenue Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 6th
Students
505
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Mountain View Elementary School
5911 Dwayne Starnes Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
708
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Ray Childers Elementary School
1183 Cape Hickory Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
460
Math Proficiency
73%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Saint Stephens High School
3205 34th Street Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,268
Math Proficiency
63%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Startown Elementary School
4119 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
540
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
51%
Hickory Christian Academy
3260 6th Street Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
480
Tuition
$7,274
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
3.6
Tabernacle Christian School
1225 29th Avenue Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
307
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg. Review Score
3.5
Fred T. Foard High School
3407 Plateau Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
930
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Granite Falls Elementary School
60 N Highland Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
647
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
Webb A. Murray Elementary School
3901 Section House Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
380
Math Proficiency
51%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Lyle Creek Elementary School
1845 Edgewater Dr, Conover, NC 28613
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
458
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
South Caldwell High School
7035 Spartan Dr, Hudson, NC 28638
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,272
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
63%
Southwest Primary School
1580 32nd St, Hickory, NC 28602
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 2nd
Students
328
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
22%
Saint Stephens Elementary School
684 30th St, Conover, NC 28613
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
711
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
34%
Hickory High School
1234 3rd St, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,024
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Longview Elementary School
737 12th St, Hickory, NC 28602
Public Pre-K, Elementary School 3rd to 5th
Students
269
Math Proficiency
51%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Viewmont Elementary School
21 16th Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
509
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
32%
Hickory Day School
2535 21st Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
124
Tuition
$9,950
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Avg. Review Score
3.9
Reflections of Christ Christian Academy
110 3rd St, Hildebran, NC 28637
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
10
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
St. Stephen Lutheran School
2304 Springs Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
215
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg. Review Score
4.3
Tree of Life Christian Academy
1855 6th St, Hickory, NC 28602
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
18
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
For families seeking quality education in Hickory, NC the area offers 23 school options serving Pre-K grade levels, including the highly-rated Oakwood Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and (A- on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 78% math proficiency. Learn more about what Hickory has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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