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Hillsborough Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 139 students in Hillsborough, NC, 2% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Hillsborough, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hillsborough, NC (2026-27)

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Hillsborough Christian Academy
Gr: NS-11 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
121 Orange High School Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-0888
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Pinewoods Montessori Schoolcorp
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
109 Millstone Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-2090
(17)
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Hillsborough, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Catholic
7500 Schley Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-7200
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Hillsborough, NC Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
139
Students
18
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hillsborough)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
139 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
30%
24%
0.57
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
10 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
68 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
36%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
104 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
55%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hillsborough, NC?
2 private schools are located in Hillsborough, NC.
What percentage of students in Hillsborough go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillsborough?
50% of private schools in Hillsborough are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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