Best Nash County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,147 students in Nash County, NC (there are 23 public schools, serving 12,304 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Nash County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Nash County, NC include Faith Christian School and Rocky Mount Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools in Nash County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Nash County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 382 students
Rocky Mount Academy
Rocky Mount Academy Photo - RMA seniors historically have the highest SAT scores among local public and private schools. They are accepted into some of the best colleges and universities in the nation each year. Since the first graduating class, almost 100% of graduates have attended college.
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Grades: PK-12
| 413 students
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
100 S Church St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-0475
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Englewood Baptist Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1350 S Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9829
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
315 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 972-1971
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
St. Andrew's Espiscopal School
(Christian)
301 S Circle Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-2459
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Nash County, North Carolina

Nash County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Pippen
Whitakers, NC 27891
(252) 437-7711
Grades: PK-12
| 123 students
P.o. Box 129
Sharpsburg, NC 27878
(252) 446-1239
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
113 Trevathan St.
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-6560
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nash County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Nash County, NC include Faith Christian School and Rocky Mount Academy.
How many private schools are located in Nash County, NC?
6 private schools are located in Nash County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Nash County, NC?
Nash County, NC private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Nash County, NC go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Nash County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nash County, NC?
67% of private schools in Nash County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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