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Haw River Christian Academy

Chatham County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 228 students in Chatham County, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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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Chatham County Private Elementary 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
3 Schools
# Students
228 Students
123,846 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
12,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
47%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,968
$11,560
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
613 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,311 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
4%
# Black Students
61 Students
9,199 Students
% Black Students
27%
8%
# White Students
49 Students
74,566 Students
% White Students
22%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
112 Students
28,805 Students
% of Others Students
49%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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 is JLSA.
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 Christian and Other).

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