For the 2023 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 481 students in Carteret County, NC (there are 18 public schools, serving 7,320 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Carteret County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 7%).
The best top ranked private school in Carteret County, NC include St. Egbert Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
83% of private schools in Carteret County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked Carteret County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Egbert Catholic School
(Catholic)
1705 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
520 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
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(Christian)
8170 Highway 70
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Newport Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
8125 Hwy 70 East
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5721
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5721
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Newport Developmental Center
Special Education School
903 Church St
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4574
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4574
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Carteret County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beaufort Christian Academy (Closed 2004)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Po Box 568
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3165
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3165
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Carteret County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Carteret County, NC include St. Egbert Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Carteret County, NC?
5 private schools are located in Carteret County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Carteret County, NC?
Carteret County, NC private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Carteret County, NC go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Carteret County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carteret County, NC?
83% of private schools in Carteret County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
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