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Lee County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,256 students in Lee County, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private high 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 High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Grace Christian School
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
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Map of Lee Christian School
Lee Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Christian
3220 Keller Andrews Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 708-5115
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Map of Calvary Education Center
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)
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Map of Carolina Christian Academy
Carolina Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Christian
Po Box 958
Sanford, NC 27331
(919) 292-1999
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,256 Students
97,132 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
91 Teachers
10,194 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
$12,521
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
2,505 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
3,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
69 Students
7,283 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
925 Students
60,844 Students
% White Students
74%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
174 Students
21,618 Students
% of Others Students
14%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Lee County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Lee County, NC include Grace Christian School and Lee Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Lee County?
4 private high schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
100% of private high schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private high schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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