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Carteret County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Carteret County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carteret County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Beaufort Christian Academy
Beaufort Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Po Box 568
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3165
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Map of Newport Developmental Center
Newport Developmental Center
Gr: PK | 60 students
Special Education School
903 Church St
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4574
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
613 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1207

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,795
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
$5,559
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
4%
# Black Students
51 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
480 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
75%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
44 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
5 sports
8 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 Gramercy Christian School and St. Egbert Catholic 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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