草榴社区

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Best Chatham County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 251 students in Chatham County, NC (there are , serving 8,784 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Chatham County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Chatham County, NC is JLSA.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
40% of private schools in Chatham County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Chatham County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
JLSA
JLSA Photo - K-12, Inclusive, College-High School Credit Program, AP Options, High School Diploma, High School Certificate of Completion Option, Vocational Program, Primary, Intermediate, Upper, High School, Specialized Core Curriculum
Alternative School
(7)
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Haw River Christian Academy
Haw River Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 533-4139
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
615 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 590-9113
Gr: K-6 | 61 students
Knox Way KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
27 Knox Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1346
Gr: NS-PK
Willow Oak Montessori Childrens House
Willow Oak Montessori Childrens House Photo
Montessori School
1476 Andrews Store Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
Gr: PK-K | 23 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Chatham County, North Carolina

Chatham County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
701 N 2nd Ave
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 799-7376
Gr: 2-5 | 5 students
Auldern Academy (Closed 2024)
All-girls | Alternative School
990 Glovers Grove Church Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 837-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Chatham County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
251 Students
137,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
13,671 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,745
$13,302
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,525
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
61 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
24%
7%
# White Students
52 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
21%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
34,479 Students
% of Others Students
52%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chatham County, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Chatham County, NC is JLSA.
How many private schools are located in Chatham County?
5 private schools are located in Chatham County.
How diverse are private schools in Chatham County?
Chatham County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Chatham County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Chatham County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chatham County?
40% of private schools in Chatham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Chatham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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