Bradford Academy Photo #4 - Teachers take advantage of the every square of the 7 acres of nature trails, fields and outdoor areas. It is no surprise to see students headed outside to eat lunch, hunt for insects, write poetry, read a book or even have art class outside.

Bradford Academy

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked NC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2008

Student Body

Total Students
264 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Bradford Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Khaki pants and polo shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Multiple child discounts available and We accept the NC Opportunity Scholarship. Payment in Full Discount available. Must apply before you can request financial aid.
Admissions Director
Amy Fairchild

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Band, Bible Study, Calligraphy and Illumination, Chess Club, Choral Music, Classic Film Club, Community Service Projects, Debate Club, Disc Golf, Drama Class, House System, Newspaper Club, Student Initiated Clubs, Worship Team, Writing Club, Yearbook Staff

Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Art, Community Service Opportunities, Mentoring, Renaissance Theory, Student Government

School Notes

68% of Bradford Academy Students score in the top 3 stanines or "Above National Average"

Key Academic Categories that were measured
  • verbal reasoning
  • vocabulary
  • reading comprehension
  • writing mechanics
  • writing concepts
  • quantitative reasoning
  • mathematics
Graduation Requirements
Arts - Advanced Visual Art: Paint - 1 Credit
Biblical Studies - Historic Theology (Modern), Bible Survey, Apologetics and Philosophy, Systematic Theology - 4 Credits
Classical Studies - Formal Symbolic Logic, Rhetoric I, Greek, Rhetoric II (Senior Thesis) - 4 Credits
English Literature - Modern English Lit. 1, Ancient Lit., Medieval/Reformation/Renaissance Lit. Modern U.S./British Lit. II - 4 Credits
History - Modern American, Ancient Classical, Medieval/Reformation/Renaissance, Modern Western - 4 Credits
Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry (or alternate math, Calculus - 4 credits
Modern Language - Spanish I & II - 2 Credits
Physical Education - Physical Education - 1 Credit
Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Biology (or alternate science) - 4 Credits
Technology - Introduction to Technology: Software/Hardware, Systems, Coding and Careers - 0.5 Credits
Civics - Introduction to Civics: Federal, State and Local - 0.5 Credits
Economics - Introduction to Economoic Principles - 0.5

50% of our Upper School Teacher have Advanced Degrees, including two Ph.D.s (plus three doctoral candidates)
CLT Test scores
  • Class of 2023/2024 ranked top 7th in the nation
  • CLT8 - 2022 Top 20 in the nation

PSAT 2018
  • Students in 99th %ile. 3 (out of 11)
  • Students in top ten percent 5 (out of 11)
  • Students in top quartile or 25% of the nation 7 (out of 11)
SAT (Spring 2019)
  • 5 students completed test
  • 2 students scored above 95th percentile
ACT (Spring 2019)
  • 3 students completed test
  • 100% scored well (over 10 points) above national average
  • One student scored an almost perfect with 35/36
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bradford Academy cost?
Bradford Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What schools are Bradford Academy often compared to?
Bradford Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Alamance Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Bradford Academy offer?
Bradford Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Bradford Academy's ranking?
Bradford Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Bradford Academy?
The application deadline for Bradford Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
FALL BREAK
September 30, 2024 (Monday)

School Reviews

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We have been thrilled to have our children attend Bradford Academy. We appreciate the loving environment combined with the classroom structure. We have been pleasantly surprised with the Classical Education style and feel like our kids will be well-prepared for not only college, but life. We appreciate that God is a part of every subject and the Bible is a resource and support to every part of the day. You need to visit the school to see for yourself just how different it is from everything else out there.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked NC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $10,452 for elementary schools and $11,768 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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