For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,190 students in Kinston, NC (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,269 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Kinston, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Kinston, NC include Bethel Christian Academy and Arendell Parrott Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
20% of private schools in Kinston, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top Ranked Kinston Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Grades: PK-12
| 727 students
Bethel Christian Academy![Bethel Christian Academy Photo]( "Bethel Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
1936 Banks School Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4636
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4636
Grades: PK-12
| 347 students
Five Points Education Training Center
Alternative School
Po Box 2277
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Grades: 4-10
| 39 students
Nova Behavioral Healthcare - Five Points
Special Education School
2002 Shackleford Rd.
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-8508
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-8508
Grades: 6-11
| 27 students
Nova Five Points Day School
Special Education School
P.o. Box 2277
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 527-4617
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 527-4617
Grades: NS
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kinston, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Kinston, NC include Bethel Christian Academy and Arendell Parrott Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kinston, NC?
5 private schools are located in Kinston, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Kinston, NC?
Kinston, NC private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Kinston, NC go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Kinston, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kinston, NC?
20% of private schools in Kinston, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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