The Patterson School is a private, non-profit, co-educational, non-denominational, multi-cultural boarding and day school for grades seven through twelve.
The Patterson School is dedicated to providing family-oriented college-preparatory education for the development of the whole person.
A Patterson education develops skills, knowledge, experience, and attitudes required for a student to get into the college of choice and to be successful and happy in his or her future life.
Instrumental to this success is the development of seven qualities which form the foundation of a Patterson education: knowledge, reasoning, integrity, courtesy, health, creativity, and versatility.
The mission of The Patterson School is to provide an educational environment that stimulates the intellectual, ethical, and physical development of each of its students in a supportive, caring and nuturing enviroment.
With a highly skilled faculty and an exciting curriculum, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter and be successful at the collegiate and university level.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NC School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Patterson School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1909
Colors
Blue, Gold
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Patterson School often compared to?
The Patterson School is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is The Patterson School's ranking?
The Patterson School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Patterson School?
The application deadline for The Patterson School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to The Patterson School is Heritage Christian School (10.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ Classical Academy (17.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
128.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
143.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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