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Lexington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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 (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 82%.
100% of private schools in Lexington, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lexington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
898
Students
+13.5% (+107 students) 10-yr
$4,687
Avg. Tuition
+28.5% (+$1,039) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+5.9% (+1 student) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
+14.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-17.6% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lexington)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
882 Schools
# Students
898 Students
137,049 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025299179179
2024299171172
2023302169174
2022302173185
2021302166180
2020251157171
2019191162175
2018191158172
2017248175180
2016248172178
2015264164167
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% Students of Color
8%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20258%24%34%
20248%23%34%
20235%23%33%
20225%21%33%
20215%21%32%
20205%20%32%
20195%20%31%
20185%19%31%
20177%21%32%
20167%21%32%
20157%21%32%
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0.45
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.450.580.65
20240.450.580.65
20230.490.580.65
20220.490.560.64
20210.490.550.64
20200.380.540.64
20190.370.530.63
20180.370.530.63
20170.370.510.61
20160.380.510.61
20150.420.500.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
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# Black Students
22 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%7%7%
20242%7%7%
20234%7%8%
20224%7%7%
20214%7%7%
20204%7%8%
20194%7%7%
20184%7%7%
20174%6%7%
20164%7%7%
20154%7%8%
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# White Students
631 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
70%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202570%59%52%
202470%60%52%
202364%59%52%
202264%62%54%
202164%63%54%
202077%64%54%
201977%64%56%
201877%65%56%
201777%66%58%
201677%66%58%
201572%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
212 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202524%25%26%
202424%24%26%
202332%26%25%
202232%25%25%
202132%24%25%
202019%22%24%
201919%23%24%
201819%22%23%
201719%23%22%
201619%23%22%
201524%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202514:110:111:1
202414:110:111:1
202314:110:111:1
202214:110:111:1
202114:110:111:1
202014:110:112:1
201914:110:112:1
201814:110:112:1
201714:110:112:1
201614:110:112:1
201517:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
48%

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

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202538%47%55%
202438%47%54%
202338%48%54%
202238%47%54%
202138%48%54%
202028%47%54%
201928%46%53%
201828%45%53%
201728%44%53%
201628%42%52%
201528%43%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025181515
2024181515
2023181515
2022181515
2021181515
2020171515
2019171515
2018171515
2017171515
2016171515
2015171515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,687
$13,292

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$4,687$13,414$15,012
2024$4,687$11,105$13,254
2023$4,687$10,360$12,626
2022$4,687$9,667$12,187
2021$4,687$9,687$11,800
2020$4,525$9,867$11,512
2019$4,525$9,799$11,293
2018$4,050$9,218$11,017
2017$4,050$8,839$10,708
2016$3,950$8,755$10,356
2015$3,648$9,160$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202595%81%81%
202495%86%85%
202395%87%85%
202295%87%85%
202195%86%85%
202095%86%85%
201995%86%85%
201895%86%85%
201795%86%85%
201695%87%85%
201595%88%85%
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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 Sheets Memorial Christian School and Union Grove 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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