Gramercy Christian School Photo

Best Carteret County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 613 students in Carteret County, NC (there are 17 public schools, serving 7,451 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Carteret County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Carteret County, NC include St. Egbert Catholic School and Gramercy Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Carteret County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Carteret County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gramercy Christian School
Gramercy Christian School Photo
(Christian)
8170 Highway 70
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Egbert Catholic School
(Catholic)
1705 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chosen Generation Christ. Academy
(Christian)
4114 Crepe Myrtle St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 342-4499
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
520 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Newport Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
8125 Hwy 70 East
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 617-7297
Gr: 1-10 | 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Carteret County, North Carolina

Carteret County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Beaufort Christian Academy (Closed 2004)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Po Box 568
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3165
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
903 Church St
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4574
Gr: PK | 60 students

Overview

This County (Carteret County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
613 Students
136,532 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
13,573 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1210

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,795
$13,172
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
4%
# Black Students
51 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
480 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
75%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
44 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
7%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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 and Gramercy Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Carteret County?
5 private schools are located in Carteret County.
How diverse are private schools in Carteret County?
Carteret County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Carteret County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Carteret County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carteret County?
100% of private schools in Carteret County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Carteret County are often viewed compared to one another?

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