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Smithfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 67 students in Smithfield, NC, 1% of all K-12 students in Smithfield, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Smithfield, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Smithfield, NC (2026-27)

Map of KinderCare ELC at UNC Health Johnston
KinderCare ELC at UNC Health Johnston
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
514 N Bright Leaf Blvd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(833) 905-3276
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Map of Star Christian Academy
Star Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Christian
4423 Wilsons Mills Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(252) 395-2771
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Smithfield, NC Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
67
Students
95%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Smithfield)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
67 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
95%
24%
0.23
0.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
64 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
88%
7%
# White Students
4 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
5%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

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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