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New Bern Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,125 students in New Bern, NC, 14% of all K-12 students in New Bern, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in New Bern, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New Bern Private Schools (2026-27)

The Epiphany School Of Global Studies Photo
The Epiphany School Of Global Studies
Gr: K-12 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2301 Trent Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 638-0122
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Map of Calvary Baptist Church School
Calvary Baptist Church School
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1821 Rhem Ave
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-5410
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Map of New Bern Christian Academy
New Bern Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 355 students
Christian
2911 Old Cherry Point Rd
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 637-2704
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St. Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
3007 Country Club Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 633-0100
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New Bern, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sweetwater Montessori School
Sweetwater Montessori School
Gr: NS | 16 students
Montessori School
403 Howell Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 649-5746
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New Bern, NC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,125
Students
$9,190
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Bern)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
1,125 Students
137,480 Students
% Students of Color
18%
24%
0.41
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
52 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
900 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
95 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
96 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,190
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
31%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Bern, NC?
The top ranked private schools in New Bern, NC include St. Paul Catholic School, The Epiphany School Of Global Studies, and Calvary Baptist Church School.
How many private schools are located in New Bern?
4 private schools are located in New Bern.
What percentage of students in New Bern go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in New Bern are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Bern?
100% of private schools in New Bern are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in New Bern are often viewed compared to one another?

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