For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 67 students in Smithfield, NC (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,787 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Smithfield, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Smithfield, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Smithfield, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
KinderCare ELC at UNC Health Johnston
Daycare / Preschool
514 N Bright Leaf Blvd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(833) 905-3276
Smithfield, NC 27577
(833) 905-3276
Gr: NS-PK
Star Christian Academy
(Christian)
4423 Wilsons Mills Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(252) 395-2771
Smithfield, NC 27577
(252) 395-2771
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Overview
This Town (Smithfield)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
67 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
95%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
64 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
88%
7%
# White Students
4 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
5%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
n/a
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Smithfield, NC?
2 private schools are located in Smithfield, NC.
What percentage of students in Smithfield go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Smithfield are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Smithfield?
50% of private schools in Smithfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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