For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 287 students in Chapel Hill, NC.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 287
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Chapel Hill Private High Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 287
- View Chapel Hill, NC School Trends
Top Ranked Chapel Hill Private High Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
6211 New Jericho Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1858
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
101 Glen Lennox Drive, Suite 130
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(877) 673-8893
Chapel Hill, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)
Gr: PK-1 | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
3501 Nc Highway 54 W Ste E
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-2700
Chapel Hill, NC Private School Trends
2
Private Schools
287
Students
11
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chapel Hill)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
448 Schools
# Students
287 Students
97,630 Students
% Students of Color
21%
22%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
2,505 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
3,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
10 Students
7,283 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
163 Students
60,844 Students
% White Students
57%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
22,096 Students
% of Others Students
28%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
10,253 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1130
(Out of 1600)
1202
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Chapel Hill, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Chapel Hill, NC include Fusion Academy Chapel Hill and Emerson Waldorf School.
How many private high schools are located in Chapel Hill?
2 private high schools are located in Chapel Hill.
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