Pitt County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,958 students in Pitt County, NC (there are 43 public schools, serving 24,993 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
63% of private schools in Pitt County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 2,958
  • Average Tuition: $8,242
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Pitt County, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 2,958
  • Average Tuition: $8,242
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Pitt County, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Pitt County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Baptist
1412 Holbert St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-4785
Christ Covenant School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
(2)
Greenville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
(1)
Map of The Greenville Learning Center
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
2426 Charles Ave.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-8248
Map of Greenville Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
822 Laurie Ellis Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-6268
(1)
The Oakwood School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 447 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
4000 Macgregor Downs Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 931-0760
(3)
Saint Peter Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2606 E. 5th St.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-3529
Map of Brookhaven Sda School
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4658 Reedy Branch Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-5777
Map of Child Time
Gr: NS | 117 students
Specialized Curriculum
118 W Fire Tower Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-6229
Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
Assembly of God
5005 Corey Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-0645
John Paul II Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
2725 East 14th Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 215-1224
(2)
Map of The Memorial Baptist Weekday
Gr: PK-K | 216 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1510 Greenville Blvd Se
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-5314
(1)
Map of Opendoor School
Gr: K-5 | 105 students
4584 Reedy Branch Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 321-1163
Red Bank KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1026 Red Banks Rd.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-4334
Stantonsburg KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2263 Stantonsburg Rd.
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-0094
Map of Swift Creek Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Mennonite
1283 Honolulu Rd
Grifton, NC 28530
(623) 256-8664
Map of Third Street Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
600 W 3rd St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 364-2995
Map of Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Baptist
3111 Golden Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
(1)
Map of Walton Academy
Gr: K-5 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
1525 E. Arlington Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 375-8737
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Pitt County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Children's Montessori School
Gr: K | 12 students
Montessori School
100 Hungate Dr
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-5014
Community Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-4 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2009 Pactolus Highway
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 551-1055
Map of Reimage Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3950 Victory Ln
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-0621
Map of Roseleaf Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 18 students
All-girls (Christian)
3383 S Green St,
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-0230

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
19 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,958 Students
137,062 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
17%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
273 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,242
$11,997
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$16.07 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
19 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
43 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
148 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,733 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
64%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
708 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pitt County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Pitt County, NC include Saint Peter Catholic School, The Oakwood School, and Christ Covenant School.
How many private schools are located in Pitt County?
19 private schools are located in Pitt County.
How diverse are private schools in Pitt County?
Pitt County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Pitt County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Pitt County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pitt County?
63% of private schools in Pitt County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Pitt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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