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Jacksonville Christian Academy Top 11 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (NC)

Jacksonville Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,129 students in Jacksonville, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private preschools in Jacksonville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,129
  • Average Tuition: $6,183
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Jacksonville, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,129
  • Average Tuition: $6,183
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Jacksonville, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Jacksonville Private Preschools (2026-27)

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Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
7 East Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-2222
(1)
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Jacksonville Christian Academy Photo
Jacksonville Christian Academy
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)
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Map of Montessori Childrens School
Montessori Childrens School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Montessori School
714 Bates Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 938-3826
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Map of St. Anne's Parish Day School
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)
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Map of Coastline Christian Academy
Coastline Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Baptist
2734 Commerce Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 467-4758
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Map of Grace Classical School
Grace Classical School
Gr: PK-10 | 75 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 12034
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 526-0718
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Map of Infant Of Prague Catholic School
Infant Of Prague Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Catholic
501 Bordeaux St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-0838
(1)
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Map of One World Montessori Llc
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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Jacksonville, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

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

8
Private Schools
1,129
Students
$6,183
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jacksonville)
This State (NC)
# Schools
8 Schools
513 Schools
# Students
1,129 Students
97,697 Students
% Students of Color
18%
23%
0.62
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
412 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,681 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
3,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%
# Black Students
52 Students
5,754 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
476 Students
53,176 Students
% White Students
42%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
421 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
514 Students
30,518 Students
% of Others Students
45%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
99 Teachers
9,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
46%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1207
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,183
$11,124
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$80
$5,069
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Jacksonville, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Jacksonville, NC include Fellowship Christian Academy, Jacksonville Christian Academy, and Montessori Childrens School.
How many private preschools are located in Jacksonville?
8 private preschools are located in Jacksonville.
How diverse are private preschools in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jacksonville?
75% of private preschools in Jacksonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).
Which private preschools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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