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Burlington Christian Academy
The Burlington School
Providence: A Christian Montessori Community

Burlington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,735 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 same as the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Burlington, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Burlington Private Schools (2026-27)

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 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
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

6
Private Schools
1,735
Students
$10,188
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Burlington)
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
1,735 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
27%
24%
0.61
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
96 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
74 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
743 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
43%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
793 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
167 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,188
$11,997
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,559
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 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 The Burlington School, Burlington Christian Academy, 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 27% 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 Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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