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Burlington Christian Academy
The Burlington School
Providence: A Christian Montessori Community

Burlington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,735 students in Burlington, NC, 17% of all K-12 students in Burlington, NC are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Burlington, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Burlington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
515 Hillcrest Ave
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-0019
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Burlington Christian Academy Photo
Burlington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
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The Burlington School Photo
The Burlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
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Providence: A Christian Montessori Community Photo
Providence: A Christian Montessori Community
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2307 Eric Lane
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 350-9181
(1)
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Map of Children's House Montessori School
Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Montessori School
3750 Alamance Rd
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0908
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Map of Positive Day School
Positive Day School
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
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Burlington, NC ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,735
Students
+40.1% (+497 students) 10-yr
$10,188
Avg. Tuition
+45.5% (+$3,188) 7-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+11.8% (+2 students) 10-yr
27%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-28.6% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Burlington)
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools
882 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearBurlington, NC Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
1,735 Students
137,049 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025294179179
2024290171172
2023328169174
2022342173185
2021340166180
2020342157171
2019322162175
2018315158172
2017318175180
2016311172178
2015310164167
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% Students of Color
27%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202531%24%34%
202425%23%34%
202319%23%33%
202222%21%33%
202123%21%32%
202021%20%32%
201920%20%31%
201815%19%31%
201717%21%32%
201618%21%32%
201518%21%32%
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0.61
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.610.580.65
20240.610.580.65
20230.610.580.65
20220.580.560.64
20210.580.550.64
20200.580.540.64
20190.560.530.63
20180.560.530.63
20170.560.510.61
20160.560.510.61
20150.560.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
96 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20255%5%9%
20246%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20224%3%8%
20214%3%9%
20204%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
74 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20254%7%7%
20244%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20224%7%7%
20214%7%7%
20204%7%8%
20194%7%7%
20184%7%7%
20173%6%7%
20163%7%7%
20153%7%8%
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# White Students
743 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
43%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202542%59%52%
202443%60%52%
202344%59%52%
202255%62%54%
202155%63%54%
202055%64%54%
201958%64%56%
201859%65%56%
201750%66%58%
201651%66%58%
201552%67%58%
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# 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
793 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202547%25%26%
202445%24%26%
202344%26%25%
202235%25%25%
202135%24%25%
202035%22%24%
201933%23%24%
201831%22%23%
201743%23%22%
201642%23%22%
201541%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
167 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202511:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201614:110:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202575%47%55%
202475%47%54%
202375%48%54%
202275%47%54%
202175%48%54%
202075%47%54%
201975%46%53%
201867%45%53%
201758%44%53%
201658%42%52%
201520%43%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025191515
2024171515
2023171515
2020201515
2019181515
2018151515
2017151515
2016151515
2015171515
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Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025131113
2024131012
202391011
202281011
202181011
202081011
201971011
201861011
201761010
201681010
201571010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,188
$13,292

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$9,667$13,414$15,012
2024$10,875$11,105$13,254
2023$10,375$10,360$12,626
2022$10,375$9,667$12,187
2021$10,375$9,687$11,800
2020$10,375$9,867$11,512
2019$7,000$9,799$11,293
2018$7,000$9,218$11,017
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$743

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$1,000$737$1,152
2024$1,000$697$1,128
2023$1,000$645$1,156
2022$1,000$644$1,102
2021$1,000$617$1,125
2020$1,000$762$1,217
2019$1,000$619$1,305
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Average % on Financial Aid
53%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2022-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202553%30%34%
202453%28%34%
202346%28%34%
202246%27%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,530

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$4,000$5,515$7,073
2024$4,000$5,459$6,930
2023$4,000$5,483$6,469
2022$4,000$4,974$6,289
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202585%81%81%
201862%86%85%
201762%86%85%
201662%87%85%
201592%88%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burlington, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Burlington, NC include Blessed Sacrament School, The Burlington School, and Burlington Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Burlington?
6 private schools are located in Burlington.
How diverse are private schools in Burlington?
Burlington private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burlington?
67% of private schools in Burlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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