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Longleaf Academy

600 Valley View Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387

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Located in Southern Pines, NC, Longleaf Academy is a rural special education school serving 21 co–ed students in grades 2 through 8.

Founded in 2009, the nonsectarian academy maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of five teachers.

The school's enrollment includes 5 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity in its rural community setting.

As a specialized private school, Longleaf Academy focuses on small–group learning environments suited for its enrollment size.

Nearby Southern Pines private schools serve larger enrollments and broader grade ranges, with average ratios ranging from 5:1 to 15:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-8

Year Founded

2009

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Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$7,500 per year

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,517 for elementary schools and $13,863 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).