Gramercy Christian School Photo

Best Carteret County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 363 students in Carteret County, NC.
The top-ranked private high school in Carteret County, NC is Gramercy Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools in Carteret County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).

Top-Ranked Carteret County Private High 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
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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
363 Students
97,588 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
10,209 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
$3,368
$13,855
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
$6,366
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,537 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
3,684 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
48 Students
7,289 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
287 Students
61,221 Students
% White Students
73%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
432 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
7 Students
21,526 Students
% of Others Students
2%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Carteret County, NC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Carteret County, NC is Gramercy Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Carteret County?
3 private high schools are located in Carteret County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Carteret County?
100% of private high schools in Carteret County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
Which private high schools in Carteret County are often viewed compared to one another?

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