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Burlington Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,764 students in Burlington, NC, 17% of all K-12 students in Burlington, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Burlington, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Burlington Private Schools (2026)

Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
515 Hillcrest Ave
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-0019
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Burlington Christian Academy Photo
Burlington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 952 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Assembly of God
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
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The Burlington School Photo
The Burlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
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Providence: A Christian Montessori Community Photo
Providence: A Christian Montessori Community
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2307 Eric Lane
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 350-9181
(1)
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Map of Children's House Montessori School
Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Montessori School
3750 Alamance Rd
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0908
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Map of Positive Day School
Positive Day School
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
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Burlington, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,764
Students
+42.5% (+526 students) 10-yr
$9,667
Avg. Tuition
+38.1% (+$2,667) 7-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+11.8% (+2 students) 10-yr
31%
Students of Color
+72.2% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Burlington)
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools
882 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBurlington, NC Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
1,764 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025294179179
2024290171172
2023328169174
2022342173185
2021340166180
2020342157171
2019322162175
2018315158172
2017318175180
2016311172178
2015310164167
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% Students of Color
31%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202531%24%34%
202425%23%34%
202319%23%33%
202222%21%33%
202123%21%32%
202021%20%32%
201920%20%31%
201815%19%31%
201717%21%32%
201618%21%32%
201518%21%32%
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0.61
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.610.580.65
20240.610.580.65
20230.610.580.65
20220.580.560.64
20210.580.550.64
20200.580.540.64
20190.560.530.63
20180.560.530.63
20170.560.510.61
20160.560.510.61
20150.560.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
96 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20255%5%9%
20246%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20224%3%8%
20214%3%9%
20204%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
74 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20254%7%7%
20244%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20224%7%7%
20214%7%7%
20204%7%8%
20194%7%7%
20184%7%7%
20173%6%7%
20163%7%7%
20153%7%8%
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# White Students
743 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
42%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202542%59%52%
202443%60%52%
202344%59%52%
202255%62%54%
202155%63%54%
202055%64%54%
201958%64%56%
201859%65%56%
201750%66%58%
201651%66%58%
201552%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
822 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
47%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202547%25%26%
202445%24%26%
202344%26%25%
202235%25%25%
202135%24%25%
202035%22%24%
201933%23%24%
201831%22%23%
201743%23%22%
201642%23%22%
201541%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
167 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202511:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201614:110:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202575%47%55%
202475%47%54%
202375%48%54%
202275%47%54%
202175%48%54%
202075%47%54%
201975%46%53%
201867%45%53%
201758%44%53%
201658%42%52%
201520%43%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025191515
2024171515
2023171515
2020201515
2019181515
2018151515
2017151515
2016151515
2015171515
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025131113
2024131012
202391011
202281011
202181011
202081011
201971011
201861011
201761010
201681010
201571010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,667
$13,306

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$9,667$13,414$15,012
2024$10,875$11,105$13,254
2023$10,375$10,360$12,626
2022$10,375$9,667$12,187
2021$10,375$9,687$11,800
2020$10,375$9,867$11,512
2019$7,000$9,799$11,293
2018$7,000$9,218$11,017
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$743

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$1,000$737$1,152
2024$1,000$697$1,128
2023$1,000$645$1,156
2022$1,000$644$1,102
2021$1,000$617$1,125
2020$1,000$762$1,217
2019$1,000$619$1,305
2018$1,000$1,056$1,108
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Average % on Financial Aid
53%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2022-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202553%30%34%
202453%28%34%
202346%28%34%
202246%27%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,509

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$4,000$5,515$7,073
2024$4,000$5,459$6,930
2023$4,000$5,483$6,469
2022$4,000$4,974$6,289
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202585%81%81%
201862%86%85%
201762%86%85%
201662%87%85%
201592%88%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burlington, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Burlington, NC include Burlington Christian Academy, The Burlington School, and Providence: A Christian Montessori Community.
How many private schools are located in Burlington?
6 private schools are located in Burlington.
How diverse are private schools in Burlington?
Burlington private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burlington?
67% of private schools in Burlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).
Which private schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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