Lawrence Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 233 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,640
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Lawrence Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lawrence Academy
Pre-K	13
Kind	14
1	23
2	16
3	12
4	17
5	13
6	23
7	18
8	26
9	14
10	17
11	14
12	13

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Year Founded

1968

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

233 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Advanced Courses

AP American GovernmentAP Language

AP Literature

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,640

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Treasa White

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Chess Club (Grades 6-12)FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) (Grades 6-12)

Honor Council (Grades 9-12)Junior Beta Club (Grades 6-9)

Math Counts (Grades 6-8)Monogram Club (Grades 9-12)

MS Book Club (Grades 6-8)Newspaper (Grades 9-12)

Odyssey of the Mind (Grades 3-12)SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) (Grades 6-12)

Senior Beta Club (Grades 10-12)SGA (Student Government Association) (Grades 6-12)

Spanish Club (Gradess 6-12)Spirit Club (Grades 6-12)

TATU (Teenagers Against Tobacco Use) (Grades 6-12)

School Notes

Lawrence Academy offers students a unique learning community – one committed to providing an outstanding learning environment and shaping a bright future for every student.
Students are challenged in an academic atmosphere that stimulates their creativity and capabilities.
We are a school where teachers respect and value student ideas, welcome the challenge of a difficult question, and incorporate both traditional and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Lawrence Academy is a place where children smile and laugh.
It is a family place where brothers, sisters, and friends ride the bus together and greet each other in the halls during the school day.
Parents are active on campus and play an integral part in supporting the school’s mission.
We value each student’s individuality at Lawrence Academy and invest in his or her academic and social development.

Lawrence Academy offers students a unique learning community – one committed to providing an outstanding learning environment and shaping a bright future for every student.
Students are challenged in an academic atmosphere that stimulates their creativity and capabilities.
We are a school where teachers respect and value student ideas, welcome the challenge of a difficult question, and incorporate both traditional and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Lawrence Academy is a place where children smile and laugh.
It is a family place where brothers, sisters, and friends ride the bus together and greet each other in the halls during the school day.
Parents are active on campus and play an integral part in supporting the school’s mission.
We value each student’s individuality at Lawrence Academy and invest in his or her academic and social development.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Over 40 graduates have participated in athletics at the college level -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lawrence Academy cost?

Lawrence Academy's tuition is approximately $11,640 for private students.

What schools are Lawrence Academy often compared to?

Lawrence Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Assembly Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Lawrence Academy?

The acceptance rate of Lawrence Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

Who are famous alumni from Lawrence Academy?

Lawrence Academy famous alumni include: Over 40 graduates have participated in athletics at the college level.

What sports does Lawrence Academy offer?

Lawrence Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Lawrence Academy's ranking?

Lawrence Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lawrence Academy?

The application deadline for Lawrence Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,588 for elementary schools and $13,935 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).