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Best Chatham County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 251 students in Chatham County, NC (there are , serving 8,784 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools in Chatham County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Chatham County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

JLSA Photo
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
(7)
Haw River Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 533-4139
(6)
Map of Holy Youth Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 61 students
615 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 590-9113
Map of Knox Way KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
27 Knox Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1346
Willow Oak Montessori Childrens House Photo
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1476 Andrews Store Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
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Chatham County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Apostolic Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: 2-5 | 5 students
Pentecostal
701 N 2nd Ave
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 799-7376
Auldern Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
All-girls | Alternative School
990 Glovers Grove Church Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 837-1101
(4)

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
251 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,745
$12,005
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,530
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
61 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
24%
7%
# White Students
52 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
21%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
52%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chatham County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Chatham County, NC is JLSA.
How many private schools are located in Chatham County?
5 private schools are located in Chatham County.
How diverse are private schools in Chatham County?
Chatham County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Chatham County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Chatham County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chatham County?
40% of private schools in Chatham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Chatham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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