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Kinston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,160 students in Kinston, NC, 18% of all K-12 students in Kinston, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
20% of private schools in Kinston, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kinston Private Schools (2026-27)

Arendell Parrott Academy Photo
Arendell Parrott Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
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Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
1936 Banks School Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4636
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Map of Five Points Education Training Center
Five Points Education Training Center
Gr: 4-10 | 39 students
Alternative School
Po Box 2277
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
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Map of Nova Behavioral Healthcare - Five Points
Nova Behavioral Healthcare - Five Points
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students
Special Education School
2002 Shackleford Rd.
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-8508
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Map of Nova Five Points Day School
Nova Five Points Day School
Gr: NS | 50 students
Special Education School
P.o. Box 2277
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 527-4617
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Kinston, NC Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,160
Students
$6,750
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kinston)
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
1,160 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
16%
24%
0.43
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
17 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
74 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
867 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
75%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
126 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1207
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$11,997
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kinston, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Kinston, NC include Bethel Christian Academy and Arendell Parrott Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kinston?
5 private schools are located in Kinston.
How diverse are private schools in Kinston?
Kinston private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Kinston go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Kinston are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kinston?
20% of private schools in Kinston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Kinston are often viewed compared to one another?

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