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Clayton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 624 students in Clayton, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Clayton, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Clayton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Southside Christian School Photo
Southside Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
(1)
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Map of Academy Of Hope
Academy Of Hope
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-girls (Christian)
408 Covered Bridge Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8181
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Map of Lifespring Academy
Lifespring Academy
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
Christian
4967 Us 70 Bus Hwy W
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 359-9959
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Clayton, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
624
Students
+477.8% (+516 students) 10-yr
$8,200
Avg. Tuition
+48.4% (+$2,675) 5-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
+533.3% (+16.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clayton)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
653 Schools
# Students
624 Students
123,424 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025208194199
2024195185192
2023184182193
2022207187205
2021201179201
2020186169188
2019134175193
2018134170190
2017133190199
2016133186196
201554175183
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% Students of Color
19%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202519%23%33%
202419%22%32%
202310%23%32%
202212%21%32%
202112%21%31%
202013%20%31%
20192%20%31%
20183%18%30%
20175%21%31%
20165%21%31%
20153%21%31%
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0.53
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.530.570.64
20240.540.560.64
20230.560.570.63
20220.350.540.62
20210.360.530.62
20200.380.520.62
20190.490.500.61
20180.490.500.60
20170.480.490.59
20160.480.480.59
20150.220.480.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
613 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,945 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
5,313 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%4%9%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
9,200 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20254%8%8%
20244%8%8%
20235%8%8%
20222%7%7%
20213%8%8%
20202%8%8%
20191%7%8%
20181%7%8%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%8%
20152%7%8%
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# White Students
195 Students
74,591 Students
% White Students
31%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202531%61%55%
202433%62%55%
202336%61%55%
202220%64%57%
202120%65%57%
202022%66%58%
201937%68%59%
201837%68%59%
201736%69%61%
201636%69%61%
201588%70%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
384 Students
28,427 Students
% of Others Students
62%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202562%23%22%
202459%22%22%
202356%23%22%
202278%22%22%
202177%21%20%
202076%19%19%
201962%19%20%
201862%19%20%
201763%20%19%
201663%20%18%
20159%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
12,487 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20259:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20207:110:111:1
201910:110:111:1
201810:110:111:1
201710:110:111:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202530%46%54%
202430%46%54%
202330%47%53%
202230%46%53%
202130%47%53%
202030%46%53%
201930%45%52%
201830%43%52%
201730%42%51%
201630%40%51%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025151516
2024171515
2023171515
2022171515
2021151515
2020151515
2019121515
2018121515
2017121515
2016121515
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202551012
202441011
202341010
202241010
20214910
202041010
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Average SAT score
1229
(Out of 1600)
1206

SAT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025122912061236
2024133712041233
2023133712051231
2022133712071232
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Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,200
$12,577

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearClayton, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$8,200$12,711$14,043
2024$7,800$10,573$12,357
2023$6,215$9,527$11,693
2022$6,215$9,031$11,199
2021$5,525$9,120$10,824
2020$5,525$8,985$10,496
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$663
$5,211
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Clayton, NC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Clayton, NC is Southside Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Clayton?
3 private elementary schools are located in Clayton.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clayton?
100% of private elementary schools in Clayton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Clayton are often viewed compared to one another?

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