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.

Best Nash County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,568 students in Nash County, NC.
The top-ranked private preschools in Nash County, NC include 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten, Faith Christian School, and New Life Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
71% of private preschools in Nash County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Nash County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
100 S Church St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-0475
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Englewood Baptist Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1350 S Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9829
Gr: PK-K | 171 students
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
812 Instrument Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-6560
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew's Espiscopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
301 S Circle Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-2070
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Nash County, North Carolina

Nash County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pippen
Whitakers, NC 27891
(252) 437-7711
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students
P.o. Box 129
Sharpsburg, NC 27878
(252) 446-1239
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students

Overview

This County (Nash County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,568 Students
97,052 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
9,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
45%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 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
$14,500
$11,925
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,252
$4,898
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
412 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,681 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
3,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
63 Students
5,754 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
720 Students
53,176 Students
% White Students
46%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
286 Students
421 Students
% Hawaiian Students
18%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
449 Students
29,899 Students
% of Others Students
29%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Nash County, NC?
The top-ranked private preschools in Nash County, NC include 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten, Faith Christian School, and New Life Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Nash County?
6 private preschools are located in Nash County.
How diverse are private preschools in Nash County?
Nash County private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Nash County?
71% of private preschools in Nash County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Nash County are often viewed compared to one another?

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