For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 173 students in Dare County, NC (there are 12 public schools, serving 5,553 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Dare 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%.
50% of private schools in Dare County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
Private Schools in Dare County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heron Pond Montessori School
Montessori School
3910 Poor Ridge Rd
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 262-7891
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 262-7891
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
39 The Ln
Wanchese, NC 27981
(252) 473-5797
Wanchese, NC 27981
(252) 473-5797
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dare County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Dare County, NC.
What percentage of students in Dare County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dare County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dare County?
50% of private schools in Dare County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
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