Emma Lee Broady Academy in Graham, NC, serves 101 students in grades 2 through 11 in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 34:1 with 3 total teachers on staff.
Emma Lee Broady Academy is recognized for having the highest percentage of students of color among private schools in North Carolina, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity.
The academy holds membership in other school associations and a state or regional independent school association.
Nearby private schools include Bible Wesleyan Christian School and Alamance Christian School, providing families with multiple options in the Graham area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-11
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Emma Lee Broady Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Emma Lee Broady Academy?
The application deadline for Emma Lee Broady Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Emma Lee Broady Academy is Bible Wesleyan Christian School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alamance Christian School (7.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
106 Moores Chapel Cemetery Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3913
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3913
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Alamance Christian School ![Alamance Christian School Photo]( "Alamance Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
7.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Andrews Memorial Readiness School Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
303 W Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 226-5201
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 226-5201
8.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 117 students
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
415 Roxboro St
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0291
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0291
9.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 75 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
106 Moores Chapel Cemetery Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3913
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3913
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Alamance Christian School ![Alamance Christian School Photo]( "Alamance Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
7.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Positive Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
10.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Burlington Christian Academy ![Burlington Christian Academy Photo]( "Burlington Christian Academy Photo")
(Assembly of God)
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 952 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
106 Moores Chapel Cemetery Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3913
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3913
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Alamance Christian School ![Alamance Christian School Photo]( "Alamance Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
7.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
415 Roxboro St
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0291
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0291
9.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 75 students
Positive Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
10.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alamance Christian School ![Alamance Christian School Photo]( "Alamance Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
7.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Andrews Memorial Readiness School Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
303 W Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 226-5201
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 226-5201
8.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 117 students
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Burlington Christian Academy ![Burlington Christian Academy Photo]( "Burlington Christian Academy Photo")
(Assembly of God)
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 952 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
3750 Alamance Rd
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0908
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0908
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ramseur Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6755 Jordan Road
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-4106
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-4106
8964.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Southeastern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5302 Foushee Rd
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-6700
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-6700
8964.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Eastern Randolph High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Eastern Randolph Rd
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-2351
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-2351
8964.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Northeastern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3493 Ramseur Julian Road
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-5808
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-5808
8965.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 N Fayetteville St
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-2253
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-2253
8967.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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