Bradford Academy serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS).
The student:teacher of Bradford Academy is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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.: 23%
Students 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
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
BandBible Study
Calligraphy and IlluminationChess Club
Choral MusicClassic Film Club
Community Service ProjectsDebate Club
Disc GolfDrama Class
House SystemNewspaper Club
Student Initiated ClubsWorship Team
Writing ClubYearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced ArtCommunity Service Opportunities
MentoringRenaissance 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
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
PSAT 2018
Key Academic Categories that were measured
- verbal reasoning
- vocabulary
- reading comprehension
- writing mechanics
- writing concepts
- quantitative reasoning
- mathematics
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)
- 5 students completed test
- 2 students scored above 95th percentile
- 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.
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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Date
FALL BREAK
September 29, 2025 (Monday)
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School Reviews
5 2/23/2019
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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