Alamance County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,842 students in Alamance County, NC (there are 43 public schools, serving 25,647 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Alamance County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Alamance County Private Schools (2026-27)

Alamance Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
515 Hillcrest Ave
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-0019
Burlington Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
The Burlington School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
Providence: A Christian Montessori Community Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2307 Eric Lane
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 350-9181
(1)
Map of Andrews Memorial Readiness School Ii
Gr: NS-PK | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
303 W Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 226-5201
Map of Bible Wesleyan Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
106 Moores Chapel Cemetery Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3913
Bradford Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
(1)
Map of Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 75 students
Christian
415 Roxboro St
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0291
Map of Positive Day School
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 3 in Alamance County, rising from 9 in 2016 to 12 in 2025.
# Students
2,842 Students
137,057 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students up 28 in Alamance County private schools, rising from 211 in 2016 to 239 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
24%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
268 Teachers
13,713 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1106
(Out of 1600)
1207

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,750
$12,013
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,559
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
182 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
105 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,094 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
40%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1,303 Students
34,452 Students
% of Others Students
48%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Alamance County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Alamance County, NC include Providence: A Christian Montessori Community, Burlington Christian Academy, and Alamance Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Alamance County?
10 private schools are located in Alamance County.
How diverse are private schools in Alamance County?
Alamance County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Alamance County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Alamance County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alamance County?
75% of private schools in Alamance County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Alamance County are often viewed compared to one another?

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