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Willow Oak Montessori Childrens House
Haw River Christian Academy

Chatham County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 251 students in Chatham County, NC (there are 22 public schools, serving 8,784 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools in Chatham County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chatham County Private Schools (2026-27)

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JLSA
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
(7)
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Haw River Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 533-4139
(6)
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Holy Youth Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 61 students
615 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 590-9113
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Knox Way KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
27 Knox Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1346
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Willow Oak Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1476 Andrews Store Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
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Chatham County Private Schools (Closed)

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Apostolic Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: 2-5 | 5 students
Pentecostal
701 N 2nd Ave
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 799-7376
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Auldern Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
All-girls | Alternative School
990 Glovers Grove Church Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 837-1101
(4)
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
251 Students
137,057 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
13,713 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,745
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,559
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
61 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
24%
7%
# White Students
52 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
21%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
34,452 Students
% of Others Students
52%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chatham County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Chatham County, NC is JLSA.
How many private schools are located in Chatham County?
5 private schools are located in Chatham County.
How diverse are private schools in Chatham County?
Chatham County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Chatham County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Chatham County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chatham County?
40% of private schools in Chatham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Chatham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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