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Elizabeth City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 801 students in Elizabeth City, NC, 13% of all K-12 students in Elizabeth City, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Elizabeth City, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elizabeth City Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Albemarle School
Albemarle School
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students
1210 Us Highway 17 S
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-0883
(2)
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Map of Elizabeth City Sda School
Elizabeth City Sda School
Gr: K-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1117 Us Highway 17 S
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0343
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Map of Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated
Grace Montessori Academy Incorporated
Gr: PK-4 | 96 students
Montessori School
104 Commercial Blvd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 621-1777
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Map of New Life Academy
New Life Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students
Assembly of God
1958 N Rd St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-5812
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Map of Tutor All School
Tutor All School
Gr: 1-9 | 16 students
214 Charles St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(125) 233-5980
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Map of Victory Christian School
Victory Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 187 students
Christian
684 Old Hertford Hwy
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 264-2011
(5)
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Elizabeth City, NC Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
801
Students
$8,500
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elizabeth City)
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
801 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
13%
24%
0.53
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
47 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
391 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
161 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
60 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,500
$11,997
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$16.07 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elizabeth City, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Elizabeth City, NC is Albemarle School.
How many private schools are located in Elizabeth City?
6 private schools are located in Elizabeth City.
How diverse are private schools in Elizabeth City?
Elizabeth City private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Elizabeth City go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Elizabeth City are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elizabeth City?
50% of private schools in Elizabeth City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Elizabeth City are often viewed compared to one another?

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