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Craven County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,321 students in Craven County, NC (there are 27 public schools, serving 12,507 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Craven County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Craven County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Epiphany School Of Global Studies Photo
The Epiphany School Of Global Studies
Gr: K-12 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2301 Trent Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 638-0122
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Map of Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
246 E Main St
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-3137
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Map of Calvary Baptist Church School
Calvary Baptist Church School
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1821 Rhem Ave
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-5410
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Map of New Bern Christian Academy
New Bern Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 355 students
Christian
2911 Old Cherry Point Rd
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 637-2704
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St. Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
3007 Country Club Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-0100
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Craven County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Christian
81 Shepard St
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-4185
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Map of Sweetwater Montessori School
Sweetwater Montessori School
Gr: NS | 16 students
Montessori School
403 Howell Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 649-5746
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,321 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
107 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,190
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
67 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
1,003 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
158 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Craven County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Craven County, NC include The Epiphany School Of Global Studies, New Bern Christian Academy, and St. Paul Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Craven County?
5 private schools are located in Craven County.
How diverse are private schools in Craven County?
Craven County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Craven County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Craven County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Craven County?
100% of private schools in Craven County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Craven County are often viewed compared to one another?

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