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Best Goldsboro Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,801 students in Goldsboro, NC (there are 24 public schools, serving 10,431 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Goldsboro, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Goldsboro, NC include Wayne Christian School, Faith Christian Academy, and St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Goldsboro, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Goldsboro Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1200 W Grantham St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8701
Gr: K-12 | 312 students Tuition listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1601 Edgerton St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-1931
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 2
Wayne Christian School
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(Baptist)
(2)
1201 Patetown Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Childrens House Of Goldsboro
Montessori School
1112 Parkway Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-6831
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Goldsboro KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
901 Landmark Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-3902
Gr: NS-PK
New Independence Academy
Special Education School
3000 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 288-2429
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Pathway Christian Academy
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(Christian)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wayne Montessori School
Montessori School
103 Newhare Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-0051
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students
Wayne Mult-purpose Juvenile School
Alternative School (Methodist)
1703 Oberry Center Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-7761
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Goldsboro, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Eleventh Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 396-9856
Gr: K-8 | 34 students

Overview

This Town (Goldsboro)
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,801 Students
136,532 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
140 Teachers
13,573 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1210
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$13,172
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$46.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
101 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,039 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
60%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
6 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
474 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Goldsboro, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Goldsboro, NC include Wayne Christian School, Faith Christian Academy, and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Goldsboro?
10 private schools are located in Goldsboro.
How diverse are private schools in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Goldsboro go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Goldsboro are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Goldsboro?
50% of private schools in Goldsboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Goldsboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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