Columbus Christian Academy Photo - Columbus Christian Academy is an educational institution which strives to assist parents and Bible believing churches in the task of training young people in reaching their fullest potential, spiritually, academically, socially and physically. CCA promotes a Biblically based philosophy that guides young people in developing a personal, loving, and trusting relationship with Jesus Christ.

Best Columbus County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 161 students in Columbus County, NC (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,145 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Columbus County, NC 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 81%.
100% of private schools in Columbus County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Private Schools in Columbus County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carolina Adventist Academy
Carolina Adventist Academy Photo - Winners of the 9th Annual Leola Wade Oratorical Contest in Atlanta, GA.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3710 James B White Hwy S
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 640-0855
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Columbus Christian Academy
Columbus Christian Academy Photo - Columbus Christian Academy is an educational institution which strives to assist parents and Bible believing churches in the task of training young people in reaching their fullest potential, spiritually, academically, socially and physically. CCA promotes a Biblically based philosophy that guides young people in developing a personal, loving, and trusting relationship with Jesus Christ.
(Christian)
(4)
4934 Peacock Road
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 445-0460
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Columbus County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
26998 E Andrew Jackson Hwy
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-2432
Gr: PK-10 | 42 students
1386 Delco Prosper Rd
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-8183
Gr: 5-7 | 3 students
27139 Andrew Jackson Hwy E
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 523-3286
Gr: 8-11 | 6 students
Po Box 507
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-7530
Gr: NS-12 | 122 students

Overview

This County (Columbus County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
161 Students
136,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
13,557 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
47%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,550
$13,414
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
25 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
16%
7%
# White Students
107 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
66%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
21 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Columbus County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Columbus County, NC.
What percentage of students in Columbus County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Columbus County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus County?
100% of private schools in Columbus County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Columbus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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