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Edgecombe County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 81 students in Edgecombe County, NC (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,352 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Edgecombe County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Edgecombe County (2026-27)

Map of Mount Zion Christian Academy
Mount Zion Christian Academy
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students
Christian
3519 Fayetteville Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
(919) 688-4245
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Map of Tarboro-edgecombe Academy
Tarboro-edgecombe Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
500 Davis Dr.
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5031
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
81 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,650
$11,997

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
12 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
15%
7%
# White Students
24 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
30%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
54%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Edgecombe County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Edgecombe County, NC.
What percentage of students in Edgecombe County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Edgecombe County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Edgecombe County?
50% of private schools in Edgecombe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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