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Hillsborough Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9

Hillsborough, NC

121 Orange High School Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 164% since 2019–20
  • Smaller classes than 60% of Christian schools in North Carolina

In Hillsborough, North Carolina, Hillsborough Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 9th grade. About 103 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Christian schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 164% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–9
Students
103
Teachers
11.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 54 girls, 49 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of Christian schools in North Carolina (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 218 Christian schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    39’19–2095’21–22103’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K18
    116
    215
    38
    410
    512
    68
    77
    84
    95

    Student body

    White77%
    Black14%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hillsborough Christian Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Hillsborough Christian Academy

    What grades does Hillsborough Christian Academy serve?

    Hillsborough Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–9.

    How many students attend Hillsborough Christian Academy?

    About 103 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hillsborough Christian Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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