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Best Burlington Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,517 students in Burlington, NC.
The top-ranked private preschools in Burlington, NC include The Burlington School, Providence: A Christian Montessori Community, and Burlington Christian Academy.
50% of private preschools in Burlington, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Christian).

Top-Ranked Burlington Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Christian Academy
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(Assembly of God)
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
Gr: PK-12 | 952 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27
The Burlington School
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(8)
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Providence: A Christian Montessori Community
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Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
2307 Eric Lane
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 350-9181
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
3750 Alamance Rd
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0908
Gr: PK-K | 41 students

Overview

This Town (Burlington)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,517 Students
97,131 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
147 Teachers
9,144 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
46%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,875
$11,894
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$429
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$4,823

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
412 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
2,681 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
37 Students
5,754 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
629 Students
53,176 Students
% White Students
42%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
421 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
808 Students
30,029 Students
% of Others Students
53%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Burlington, NC?
The top-ranked private preschools in Burlington, NC include The Burlington School, Providence: A Christian Montessori Community, and Burlington Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Burlington?
4 private preschools are located in Burlington.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Burlington?
50% of private preschools in Burlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Christian).
Which private preschools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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