Lee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,288 students in Lee County, NC (there are 23 public schools, serving 13,222 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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%.
80% of private schools in Lee County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Grace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 804 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
2601 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-4415
Map of Lee Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Christian
3220 Keller Andrews Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 708-5115
Map of Calvary Education Center
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Pentecostal
6416 Lemon Springs Road
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 774-1903
(2)
Map of Carolina Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Christian
Po Box 958
Sanford, NC 27331
(919) 292-1999
(1)
Map of The Montessori School Of Sanfo
Gr: PK-3 | 32 students
Montessori School
P.o. Box 1471
Sanford, NC 27331
(919) 718-5479

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,288 Students
137,480 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
95 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,943
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
69 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
936 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
194 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
15%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lee County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, NC include Lee Christian School and Grace Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Lee County?
5 private schools are located in Lee County.
How diverse are private schools in Lee County?
Lee County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
80% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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