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Best Newport Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 381 students in Newport, NC (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,124 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Newport, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Newport, NC is Gramercy Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Newport, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Newport Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gramercy Christian School
Gramercy Christian School Photo
(Christian)
8170 Highway 70
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
520 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Newport Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
8125 Hwy 70 East
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 617-7297
Gr: 1-10 | 40 students
Salt And Light Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5054 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 99999
(910) 367-2497
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Newport, North Carolina

Newport, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
903 Church St
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4574
Gr: PK | 60 students

Overview

This Town (Newport)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
381 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1210

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,368
$13,164
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
$5,527
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
48 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
300 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10 Students
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
2%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Newport, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Newport, NC is Gramercy Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Newport?
4 private schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newport?
100% of private schools in Newport are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Newport are often viewed compared to one another?

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