Arendell Parrott Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 674 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,500
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Arendell Parrott Academy 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	Arendell Parrott Academy
Pre-K	29
Kind	39
1	28
2	44
3	45
4	41
5	60
6	57
7	53
8	66
9	55
10	50
11	58
12	49

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Year Founded

1964

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School Motto

Honor. Truth. Initiative.

Student Body

Total Students

674 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1290

(Out of 1600)

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

Advanced Courses

Art - Design 2D & 3DArt - Drawing

BiologyCalculus AB

ChemistryEnglish Language & Composition

English Literature & CompositionEnvironmental Science

PhysicsPsychology

StatisticsU. S. History

U.S. Government & PoliticsWorld History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,500

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Tuition Notes

Need-based financial aid is available.

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Nancy Gilmore

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

School Mascot

Patriots

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ChorusDance Team

GuitarMath Team

Middle School CouncilNational Beta Club (Jr. & Sr.)

OrchestraQuiz Bowl

Science OlympiadSERV - Student Service Organization

Student Government AssociationTheatre

School Notes

Arendell Parrott Academy is an independent, coeducation, nonsectarian college preparatory day school enrolling 730+ students in grades TK - 12.
Arendell Parrott Academy is the largest independent school in eastern North Carolina serving students from a twelve county area that includes Lenoir, Pitt, Craven, Wayne, Onslow and surrounding counties.
An honor code and student code of conduct govern both the social and academic conduct of all students.
Admission is selective, based upon the applicant's testing results, achievement, scholastic record and character. The Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin.

Arendell Parrott Academy upholds a tradition of fostering each student’s intellectual, creative, social, physical, and moral development in a positive and challenging educational community. Arendell Parrott Academy is a unit school providing an educational environment which nurtures the student—assisting each individual in reaching his or her full potential. Realizing the significant role of self-esteem, the Academy focuses primarily on the stimulation of maximum intellectual development in a positive learning environment. In acquiring a knowledge base, students are given the opportunity to apply critical and reflective thinking and to engage in learning activities which promote the development of their natural curiosity. With well-qualified and compassionate faculty and staff working in partnership with parents, the students develop morally, emotionally, socially, and physically, enabling them to appreciate and accept the responsibilities of membership in the community and society. As preparation for accepting their individual responsibilities, students receive a liberal arts education with skills to become mature individuals who can make responsible decisions.

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How much does Arendell Parrott Academy cost?

Arendell Parrott Academy's tuition is approximately $9,500 for private students.

What schools are Arendell Parrott Academy often compared to?

Arendell Parrott Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Arendell Parrott Academy?

The acceptance rate of Arendell Parrott Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Arendell Parrott Academy offer?

Arendell Parrott Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. Arendell Parrott Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Arendell Parrott Academy's ranking?

Arendell Parrott Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Arendell Parrott Academy?

The application deadline for Arendell Parrott Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $11,517 for elementary schools and $12,488 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).