Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus

Best Wayne County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,795 students in Wayne County, NC.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Wayne County, NC include Wayne Christian School, Wayne Country Day School, and Faith Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
56% of private elementary schools in Wayne County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Wayne County Private Elementary 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
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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,795 Students
122,869 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
149 Teachers
12,420 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
46%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,800
$12,711
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
$5,194
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$48.27 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
613 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
3,946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
5,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
103 Students
9,204 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
1,061 Students
74,607 Students
% White Students
61%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
476 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
443 Students
27,782 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Wayne County, NC?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Wayne County, NC include Wayne Christian School, Wayne Country Day School, and Faith Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
9 private elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Wayne County?
Wayne County private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
56% of private elementary schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).
Which private elementary schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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