Best Cumberland County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 6,335 students in Cumberland County, NC (there are 94 public schools, serving 55,611 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average tuition cost is $10,542, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
65% of private schools in Cumberland County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 38
  • # Students Served: 6,335
  • Average Tuition: $10,542
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Cumberland County, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 38
  • # Students Served: 6,335
  • Average Tuition: $10,542
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Cumberland County, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Schools (2026-27)

Berean Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 555 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
518 Glensford Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2511
(3)
Map of Birds Nest Montessori School
Gr: K | 6 students
Montessori School
6867 Raeford Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-4073
Map of College Lakes Christian Academy
Gr: 5-10 | 6 students
Baptist
4704 Ramsey St
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-8344
Fayetteville Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 29
3200 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
(7)
Fayetteville Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
1422 Ireland Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3905
(6)
First Impressions Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 13
6965 NEXUS CT
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 339-0524
Flaming Sword Campus Photo
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School (Christian)
3230 Legion Rd
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 764-3500
(6)
Freedom Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 1
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
Map of Greater Fayetteville Adventist
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
2601 Lone Pine Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
(1)
Map of Northwood Temple Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Pentecostal
4200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 822-7711
(3)
Map of St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
365 N Cool Spring St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-3902
(6)
St. Patrick Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1620 Marlborough Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
Map of Trinity Christian School Of Fayetteville, Inc.
Gr: PK-12 | 521 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Christian
3727 Rosehill Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-6779
(2)
Map of Village Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 728 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
908 S Mcpherson Church Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-5500
(3)
Map of Academy At New Life
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
Baptist
6501 Camden Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4580
Map of Bal-perazim Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 83 students
Christian
4921 Bragg Blvd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 487-4220
(4)
Map of Campground Preschool & Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4625 Campground Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 867-0482
Map of Children's World Creative School
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students
408 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-8770
Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Baptist
3000 Scotty Hill Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 867-2166
(1)
Map of Destiny Now Academy
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Vocational/Technical School (Pentecostal)
6974 Raeford Rd Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 494-6566
(1)
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Cumberland County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Haynie School
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
Daycare / Preschool
1906 Morganton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 323-2372
Map of Holy Trinity Preschool
Gr: NS | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1601 Raeford Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-0250
Map of Lej Diagnostic Center For Dev Studies
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Special Education School
607 German St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 485-5655

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
40 Schools
# Students
6,335 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
512 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1162
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,542
$13,292
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,781
$5,530
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.58
# American Indian Students
43 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
200 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
384 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
1,179 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
19%
7%
# White Students
2,580 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
42%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
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
1,724 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, NC include Fayetteville Academy, First Impressions Academy, and Birds Nest Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Cumberland County?
38 private schools are located in Cumberland County.
How much do private schools cost in Cumberland County?
The average tuition cost is $10,542, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,292.
How diverse are private schools in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Cumberland County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County?
65% of private schools in Cumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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