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Sanford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,288 students in Sanford, NC, 10% of all K-12 students in Sanford, 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 87%.
80% of private schools in Sanford, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,288
  • Average Tuition: $4,200
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Sanford, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,288
  • Average Tuition: $4,200
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Sanford, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Sanford Private 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
Avg. class size: 16 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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Map of The Montessori School Of Sanfo
The Montessori School Of Sanfo
Gr: PK-3 | 32 students
Montessori School
P.o. Box 1471
Sanford, NC 27331
(919) 718-5479
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Sanford, NC Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,288
Students
$4,200
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sanford)
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
1,288 Students
137,560 Students
% Students of Color
14%
24%
0.45
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
34,948 Students
% of Others Students
15%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
95 Teachers
13,778 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$11,632
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
32%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%
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 Sanford, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Sanford, NC include Lee Christian School and Grace Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Sanford?
5 private schools are located in Sanford.
How diverse are private schools in Sanford?
Sanford private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Sanford go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Sanford are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sanford?
80% of private schools in Sanford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Sanford are often viewed compared to one another?

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