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Arendell Parrott Academy Top 11 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (NC)

Lenoir County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,160 students in Lenoir County, NC (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,497 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 Lenoir County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lenoir County 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
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 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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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,160 Students
137,480 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
13,777 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)
1206

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$12,013
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.58
# 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
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Lenoir County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Lenoir County, NC include Bethel Christian Academy and Arendell Parrott Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lenoir County?
4 private schools are located in Lenoir County.
What percentage of students in Lenoir County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lenoir County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lenoir County?
20% of private schools in Lenoir County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Lenoir County are often viewed compared to one another?

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