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Lexington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 898 students in Lexington, NC, 6% of all K-12 students in Lexington, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Lexington, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lexington Private Schools (2026-27)

Sheets Memorial Christian School Photo
Sheets Memorial Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4224
(3)
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Map of Union Grove Christian School
Union Grove Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2295 Union Grove Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-3105
(1)
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Map of Galilee Christian Academy
Galilee Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Baptist
101 E. Park Ave.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 300-7207
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Lexington, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Riverwood Academy
Riverwood Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
1448 East U.S. Hwy 64
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 224-2477
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Lexington, NC Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
898
Students
$4,687
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lexington)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
898 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
8%
24%
0.45
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
22 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
631 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
212 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,687
$11,997
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lexington, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Lexington, NC include Union Grove Christian School and Sheets Memorial Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Lexington?
3 private schools are located in Lexington.
What percentage of students in Lexington go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Lexington are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington?
100% of private schools in Lexington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?

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