Excellent
#21 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 5% of private schools
Morganton Day School
Elementary School · Morganton, NC
A private elementary school in Morganton, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
305 W CONCORD ST, Morganton, NC 28655
- 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where Morganton Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated926/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,464
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Forest Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morganton Day School is listed in Morganton, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Morganton Day School
Morganton Day School is a private elementary school in Morganton, NC, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morganton Day School
What grades does Morganton Day School serve?
Morganton Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Morganton Day School?
Morganton Day School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morganton Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morganton Day School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Morganton Day School rank in NC?
Morganton Day School ranks #21 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Morganton Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morganton Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Morganton Day School a private school?
Yes, Morganton Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Morganton Day School a religious school?
No, Morganton Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burke County
- Phone
- (828) 437-6782
- Area population (ZIP 28655)
- 56,201
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28655; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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