Best Lee County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 890 students in Lee County, NC (there are 20 public schools, serving 11,916 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Lee County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, NC include Lee Christian School and Grace Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
80% of private schools in Lee County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Top Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
2601 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-4415
Grades: K-12
| 475 students
Lee Christian School
(Christian)
3220 Keller Andrews Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 708-5115
Grades: PK-12
| 328 students
Calvary Education Center
(Pentecostal)
(1)
6416 Lemon Springs Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-1903
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Carolina Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Po Box 958
Sanford, NC 27331
(919) 292-1999
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
The Montessori School Of Sanfo
Montessori School
P.o. Box 1471
Sanford, NC 27331
(919) 718-5479
Grades: PK-3
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lee County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, NC include Lee Christian School and Grace Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Lee County, NC?
5 private schools are located in Lee County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Lee County, NC?
Lee County, NC private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Lee County, NC go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Lee County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County, NC?
80% of private schools in Lee County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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