Top 3 Best Wayne County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,532 students in Wayne County, NC (there are 37 public schools, serving 20,035 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Wayne County, NC include Wayne Christian School, Wayne Country Day School and St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
45% of private schools in Wayne County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Top Ranked Wayne County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1601 Edgerton St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-1931
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Wayne Christian School
Wayne Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
1201 Patetown Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
Grades: PK-12
| 693 students
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Grades: PK-12
| 340 students
The Asperger Connection School
Special Education School
503 Glendale Dr
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 920-5799
Grades: K-9
| 28 students
The Childrens House Of Goldsboro
Montessori School
1112 Parkway Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-6831
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Goldsboro KinderCare
Goldsboro KinderCare Photo - Goldsboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
901 Landmark Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-3902
Grades: NS-PK
| students
New Independence Academy
Special Education School
3000 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 288-2429
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
Pathway Christian Academy
Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus
(Baptist)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rhema Christian Academy
(Christian)
900 Eleventh Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 738-1441
Grades: 1-8
| 23 students
Wayne Montessori School
Montessori School
103 Newhare Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-0051
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Wayne Mult-purpose Juvenile School
Alternative School (Methodist)
1703 Oberry Center Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-7761
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students

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, Wayne Country Day School and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Wayne County, NC?
11 private schools are located in Wayne County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Wayne County, NC?
Wayne County, NC private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, NC go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County, NC?
45% of private schools in Wayne County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

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