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Rocky Mount Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,685 students in Rocky Mount, NC, 16% of all K-12 students in Rocky Mount, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
78% of private schools in Rocky Mount, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rocky Mount Private Schools (2026-27)

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Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
812 Instrument Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-6560
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Rocky Mount Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
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Map of 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 S Church St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-0475
(1)
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Map of Chosen Generation Childcare Center
Chosen Generation Childcare Center
Gr: PK-7 | 32 students
Montessori School
411 Falls Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27004
(252) 210-2637
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Map of Englewood Baptist Weekday School
Englewood Baptist Weekday School
Gr: PK-K | 171 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1350 S Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9829
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Map of Mount Zion Christian Academy
Mount Zion Christian Academy
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students
Christian
3519 Fayetteville Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
(919) 688-4245
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Map of Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School
Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
Catholic
315 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 972-1971
(2)
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Map of St. Andrew's Espiscopal School
St. Andrew's Espiscopal School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
301 S Circle Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-2070
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Rocky Mount, NC Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,685
Students
$5,825
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rocky Mount)
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
1,685 Students
137,480 Students
% Students of Color
24%
24%
0.70
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
93 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
770 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
45%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
286 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
17%
<1%
# Others Students
449 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
140 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1206
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,825
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,252
$5,734
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rocky Mount, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Rocky Mount, NC include Faith Christian School, Rocky Mount Academy, and New Life Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Rocky Mount?
9 private schools are located in Rocky Mount.
How diverse are private schools in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Rocky Mount go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Rocky Mount are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rocky Mount?
78% of private schools in Rocky Mount are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Rocky Mount are often viewed compared to one another?

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