Albemarle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Albemarle School in Elizabeth City, NC serves 246 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural setting.
The co–ed school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with an average class size of 15 and a faculty of 18 teachers.
Tuition for the Albemarle School is $45,000 per year for its regular elementary and secondary academic programs.
Approximately 3.9% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student population.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 246 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Albemarle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Albemarle School
Pre-K	57
Kind	14
1	15
2	14
3	11
4	15
5	9
6	16
7	18
8	20
9	15
10	17
11	13
12	12

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Year Founded

1965

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

246 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Yasmeen Albarati, Elizabeth City State University -
- Caroline Blowe, Western Carolina University -
- Briana Bonnell, COA -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Albemarle School often compared to?

Albemarle School is often viewed alongside schools like Victory Christian School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Albemarle School?

Albemarle School famous alumni include: Yasmeen Albarati, Elizabeth City State University, Caroline Blowe, Western Carolina University and Briana Bonnell, COA.

What is Albemarle School's ranking?

Albemarle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Albemarle School?

The application deadline for Albemarle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 1/6/2021

Great school! Stringent curriculum while retaining that small town small school feel. My child absolutely loves it, and he has been there since 2016!

- Posted by Parent - Member of Colts Family

5 1/19/2016

We simply LOVE Albemarle School!!! My son is excited about learning and the teachers go above and beyond for each student. It is like family!

- Posted by Parent - janet

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $11,540 for elementary schools and $12,521 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).