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Beaufort County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 555 students in Beaufort County, NC (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,185 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Beaufort County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Beaufort County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pungo Christian Academy
Pungo Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
983 W Main St
Belhaven, NC 27810
(252) 943-2678
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Terra Ceia Christian School Photo
Terra Ceia Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Christian
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
(1)
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Map of Hope Mennonite School
Hope Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
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Map of Unity Christian Academy
Unity Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
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Beaufort County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 37 students
Christian
3078 Us Highway 17 N
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 975-6255
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
555 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
48%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,800
$11,997

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
492 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
89%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
41 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Beaufort County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Beaufort County, NC include Terra Ceia Christian School and Pungo Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Beaufort County?
4 private schools are located in Beaufort County.
What percentage of students in Beaufort County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Beaufort County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beaufort County?
100% of private schools in Beaufort County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Beaufort County are often viewed compared to one another?

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