Lake Lure Classical Academy
1058 Island Creek Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
437
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
Rutherfordton Elementary School
201 Bob Hardin Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
397
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
66%
Pinnacle Elementary School
1204 Painters Gap Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
254
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Anath Christian Academy
1774 Painters Gap Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
32
Freedom Academy
245 Main St, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 3rd to 11th
Students
7
Liberty Christian Academy
821 Webb Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
263
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
5525 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 10th
Students
24
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
1010 Elliott Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 1st to 10th
Students
22
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For families seeking quality education in Rutherford County, NC, the area offers 33 school options including the highly-rated Lake Lure Classical Academy (7/10 on GreatSchools). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 77% math proficiency. Rutherford County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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