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#182 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 45% of private schools

Hillsborough Christian Academy

Elementary School · Hillsborough, NC

A private elementary school in Hillsborough, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

121 ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL RD, Hillsborough, NC 27278

  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index37%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment95
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hillsborough Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,904/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsborough), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,821

Median home value

$380,000

Median rent

$1,294/mo

College educated

53.8%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White76.8%
Black13.7%
Hispanic8.4%
Native American1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.7 mi555Compare →
Hillsborough ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.2 mi434Compare →
Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.4 mi287Compare →
Eno River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–121.4 mi810Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hillsborough Christian Academy is listed in Hillsborough, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hillsborough Christian Academy

Hillsborough Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Hillsborough, NC, serving approximately 95 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillsborough Christian Academy

What grades does Hillsborough Christian Academy serve?

Hillsborough Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hillsborough Christian Academy?

Hillsborough Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Christian Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hillsborough Christian Academy rank in NC?

Hillsborough Christian Academy ranks #182 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Hillsborough Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillsborough Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hillsborough Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Hillsborough Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hillsborough Christian Academy a religious school?

Hillsborough Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
95
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Area population (ZIP 27278)
28,546
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
44.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27278; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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