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Best Wayne County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,829 students in Wayne County, NC (there are 38 public schools, serving 20,132 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wayne County, NC include Wayne Christian School, Faith Christian Academy, and St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
45% of private schools in Wayne County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Wayne County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1200 W Grantham St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8701
Gr: K-12 | 312 students Tuition listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1601 Edgerton St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-1931
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 2
Wayne Christian School
Wayne Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
1201 Patetown Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Asperger Connection School
Special Education School
503 Glendale Dr
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 920-5799
Gr: K-9 | 28 students Tuition listed
The Childrens House Of Goldsboro
Montessori School
1112 Parkway Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-6831
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Goldsboro KinderCare
Goldsboro KinderCare Photo - Goldsboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
901 Landmark Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-3902
Gr: NS-PK
New Independence Academy
Special Education School
3000 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 288-2429
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Pathway Christian Academy
Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus
(Christian)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wayne Montessori School
Montessori School
103 Newhare Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-0051
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students
Wayne Mult-purpose Juvenile School
Alternative School (Methodist)
1703 Oberry Center Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-7761
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wayne County, North Carolina

Wayne County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Eleventh Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 396-9856
Gr: K-8 | 34 students

Overview

This County (Wayne County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,829 Students
136,532 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
13,573 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1210
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,800
$13,172
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$46.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
103 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,064 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
60%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
474 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wayne County, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Wayne County, NC include Wayne Christian School, Faith Christian Academy, and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Wayne County?
11 private schools are located in Wayne County.
How diverse are private schools in Wayne County?
Wayne County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
45% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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