28540 North Carolina Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,228 students in 28540, NC (there are 16 public schools, serving 8,879 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 28540, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 28540, NC include Lwcs, Montessori Childrens School, and Jacksonville Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private schools in 28540, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 28540 North Carolina Private Schools (2026-27)

Jacksonville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
919 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2358
(1)
Map of Lwcs
Gr: K-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3980 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 938-7017
(2)
Map of Montessori Childrens School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
714 Bates Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 938-3826
Map of St. Anne's Parish Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
711 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0755
(1)
Map of Grace Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Baptist
114 Roosevelt Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-5777
Map of Infant Of Prague Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Catholic
501 Bordeaux St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-0838
(1)
Map of One World Montessori Llc
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students
Montessori School
609 Richlands Hwy Ste 4
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 330-8060
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28540, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Onslow Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Pentecostal
1351 Pony Farm Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 358-2464

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 28540, NC?
The top ranked private schools in 28540, NC include Lwcs, Montessori Childrens School, and Jacksonville Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in 28540?
7 private schools are located in 28540.
How diverse are private schools in 28540?
28540 private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in 28540 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 28540 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 28540?
71% of private schools in 28540 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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