John Paul II Catholic High School Photo

Best Pitt County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,938 students in Pitt County, NC (there are 43 public schools, serving 24,993 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Pitt County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Pitt County, NC include The Oakwood School, Saint Peter Catholic School, and Calvary Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
63% of private schools in Pitt County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Pitt County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1412 Holbert St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-4785
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Christ Covenant School
Christ Covenant School Photo - Not only does CCS have the fastest runner in the State Championships, the boys Cross Country team brought home second place in 2019-20! See more about sports at www.christcs.com/athletics.
(Christian)
(2)
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Greenville Christian Academy
Greenville Christian Academy Photo - GCA seeks to educate in Biblical truth and righteousness, to prepare students to be life-long learners by pursuing excellence, and to distinctively operate as a Christian school.
(Baptist)
(1)
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8
The Greenville Learning Center
Special Education School
2426 Charles Ave.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-8248
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 4 students Acceptance rate listed
Greenville Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
822 Laurie Ellis Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-6268
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Oakwood School
The Oakwood School Photo - At The Oakwood School, we challenge young minds in grades PK3-12. Come be a part of something remarkable! Together, we are Oakwood Strong!
(3)
4000 Macgregor Downs Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 931-0760
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Peter Catholic School
Saint Peter Catholic School Photo - Building the leaders of tomorrow upon the foundation of Christ since 1946
(Catholic)
2606 E. 5th St.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-3529
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Brookhaven Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4658 Reedy Branch Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-5777
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Child Time
Special Program Emphasis
118 W Fire Tower Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-6229
Gr: NS | 117 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
5005 Corey Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-0645
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
John Paul II Catholic High School
John Paul II Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2725 East 14th Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 215-1224
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Memorial Baptist Weekday
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(1)
1510 Greenville Blvd Se
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-5314
Gr: PK-K | 216 students
Opendoor School
4584 Reedy Branch Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 321-1163
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Tuition listed
Red Bank KinderCare
Red Bank KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1026 Red Banks Rd.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-4334
Gr: NS-PK
Stantonsburg KinderCare
Stantonsburg KinderCare Photo - Stantonsburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2263 Stantonsburg Rd.
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-0094
Gr: NS-PK
Swift Creek Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1283 Honolulu Rd
Grifton, NC 28530
(623) 256-8664
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Third Street Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
600 W 3rd St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 364-2995
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Trinity Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
3111 Golden Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Walton Academy
1525 E. Arlington Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 375-8737
Gr: K-5 | 73 students Avg. class size: 18 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pitt County, North Carolina

Pitt County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hungate Dr
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-5014
Gr: K | 12 students
2009 Pactolus Highway
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 551-1055
Gr: K-4 | 20 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Reimage Child Development Center (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3950 Victory Ln
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-0621
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Roseleaf Academy (Closed 2020)
All-girls (Christian)
3383 S Green St,
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-0230
Gr: 5-8 | 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pitt County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Pitt County, NC include The Oakwood School, Saint Peter Catholic School, and Calvary Christian Academy.
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 14% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
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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