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Best Chatham County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 228 students in Chatham County, NC.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Chatham County, NC include JLSA and Haw River Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private elementary schools in Chatham County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Top Ranked Chatham County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
JLSA
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Alternative School
(7)
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Haw River Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(6)
2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 533-4139
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
615 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 590-9113
Grades: K-6
| 61 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chatham County, North Carolina

Chatham County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
701 N 2nd Ave
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 799-7376
Grades: 2-5
| 5 students
Auldern Academy (Closed 2024)
All-girls | Alternative School
990 Glovers Grove Church Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 837-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Chatham County, NC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Chatham County, NC include JLSA and Haw River Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chatham County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Chatham County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chatham County?
67% of private elementary schools in Chatham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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