Haw River Christian Academy Photo

Best Chatham County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 190 students in Chatham County, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private preschools in Chatham County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Preschools in Chatham County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Haw River Christian Academy
Haw River Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 533-4139
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Knox Way KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
27 Knox Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1346
Gr: NS-PK
Willow Oak Montessori Childrens House
Willow Oak Montessori Childrens House Photo
Montessori School
1476 Andrews Store Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
Gr: PK-K | 23 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chatham County, North Carolina

Chatham County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
701 N 2nd Ave
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 799-7376
Gr: 2-5 | 5 students
Auldern Academy (Closed 2024)
All-girls | Alternative School
990 Glovers Grove Church Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 837-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Chatham County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
190 Students
97,052 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
9,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
18%
45%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,668
$11,925
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,898
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
412 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,681 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
5,754 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
52 Students
53,176 Students
% White Students
27%
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
131 Students
29,899 Students
% of Others Students
69%
31%
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

How many private preschools are located in Chatham County, NC?
3 private preschools are located in Chatham County, NC.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Chatham County?
33% of private preschools in Chatham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in Chatham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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