Best Wayne County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,829 students in Wayne County, NC (there are 38 public schools, serving 20,132 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
45% of private schools in Wayne County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wayne County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 312 students
Baptist
1200 W Grantham St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8701
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
1601 Edgerton St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-1931
(1)
Wayne Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12
Baptist
1201 Patetown Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
(2)
Wayne Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Map of The Asperger Connection School
Gr: K-9 | 28 students
Special Education School
503 Glendale Dr
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 920-5799
Map of The Childrens House Of Goldsboro
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Montessori School
1112 Parkway Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-6831
Goldsboro KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
901 Landmark Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-3902
Map of New Independence Academy
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Special Education School
3000 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 288-2429
Pathway Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Map of Wayne Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students
Montessori School
103 Newhare Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-0051
Map of Wayne Mult-purpose Juvenile School
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
1703 Oberry Center Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-7761
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Wayne County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Rhema Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
900 Eleventh Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 396-9856

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
1,829 Students
137,070 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
13,720 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,800
$12,060
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
$5,454
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
5,800 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
103 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,064 Students
79,802 Students
% White Students
60%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
6 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
474 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wayne County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Wayne County, NC include Faith Christian Academy, Wayne Country Day School, and Wayne Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Wayne County?
11 private schools are located in Wayne County.
How diverse are private schools in Wayne County?
Wayne County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
45% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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