Best Alamance County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,871 students in Alamance County, NC (there are 43 public schools, serving 25,647 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Alamance County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Alamance County Private Schools (2026-27)

Alamance Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
515 Hillcrest Ave
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-0019
Burlington Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
The Burlington School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
Providence: A Christian Montessori Community Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2307 Eric Lane
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 350-9181
(1)
Map of Andrews Memorial Readiness School Ii
Gr: NS-PK | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
303 W Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 226-5201
Map of Bible Wesleyan Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
106 Moores Chapel Cemetery Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3913
Bradford Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
(1)
Map of Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 75 students
Christian
415 Roxboro St
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0291
Map of Positive Day School
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
2,871 Students
137,055 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
268 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1106
(Out of 1600)
1207

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,250
$13,306
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,509
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
105 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
1,094 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
40%
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
1,332 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
48%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Alamance County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Alamance County, NC include Alamance Christian School, Burlington Christian Academy, and The Burlington School.
How many private schools are located in Alamance County?
10 private schools are located in Alamance County.
How diverse are private schools in Alamance County?
Alamance County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Alamance County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Alamance County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alamance County?
75% of private schools in Alamance County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Alamance County are often viewed compared to one another?

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