There are 12 privately operated schools in Catawba County. Enrollment at these schools ranges from 7 students to 350 students:
Non-Religious Private Schools:
Religious Private Schools:
- Christian Family Academy
- Concordia Christian Day School
- Cornerstone Christian Academy
- Hickory Christian Academy
- Johnston SDA School
- Lincoln Catawba Christian Academy
- St. Stephens Lutheran School
- Tabernacle Christian School
- Tri-City Christian School
- University Christian High School
