For the 2025-26 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 in Edgecombe County, NC 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).
Private Schools in Edgecombe County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mount Zion Christian Academy
(Christian)
3519 Fayetteville Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
(919) 688-4245
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
(919) 688-4245
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students Tuition listed
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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