Carolina Adventist Academy Photo - Winners of the 9th Annual Leola Wade Oratorical Contest in Atlanta, GA.

Best Columbus County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 203 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 80%.
100% of private schools in Columbus County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Private Schools in Columbus County (2025)

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
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
26998 E Andrew Jackson Hwy
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-2432
Gr: PK-10 | 42 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Columbus County, North Carolina

Columbus County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Columbus County, NC?
3 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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