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Rocky Mount Academy Top 23 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (NC)
Faith Christian School Top 9 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (NC)

Nash County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,675 students in Nash County, NC (there are 22 public schools, serving 12,346 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 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Nash County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Nash County Private Schools (2026-27)

Faith Christian School Photo
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
812 Instrument Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-6560
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Rocky Mount Academy Photo
Rocky Mount Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
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Map of 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 S Church St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-0475
(1)
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Map of Englewood Baptist Weekday School
Englewood Baptist Weekday School
Gr: PK-K | 171 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1350 S Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9829
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Map of Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School
Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
Catholic
315 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 972-1971
(2)
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Map of St. Andrew's Espiscopal School
St. Andrew's Espiscopal School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
301 S Circle Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-2070
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Nash County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Enfield Academy
Enfield Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students
Christian
Pippen
Whitakers, NC 27891
(252) 437-7711
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Map of N.e.w. Christian Academy
N.e.w. Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Christian
P.o. Box 129
Sharpsburg, NC 27878
(252) 446-1239
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,675 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
138 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1207

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,252
$5,559
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
83 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
770 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
46%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
286 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
17%
<1%
# Others Students
449 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

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, Rocky Mount Academy, and New Life Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Nash County?
7 private schools are located in Nash County.
How diverse are private schools in Nash County?
Nash County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Nash County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Nash County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nash County?
75% of private schools in Nash County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Nash County are often viewed compared to one another?

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