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New Bern Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 195 students in New Bern, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private preschools in New Bern, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Top Ranked New Bern Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. Paul Catholic School Photo
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
(2)
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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

1
Private Schools
195
Students
$5,880
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
31%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Bern)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
513 Schools
# Students
195 Students
98,120 Students
% Students of Color
31%
23%
0.65
0.60
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
412 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
2,681 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
3,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,754 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
100 Students
53,176 Students
% White Students
51%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
421 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
50 Students
30,934 Students
% of Others Students
26%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
9,227 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
46%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,880
$11,130
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in New Bern, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in New Bern, NC is St. Paul Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in New Bern?
1 private preschools are located in New Bern.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in New Bern?
100% of private preschools in New Bern are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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