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Best Wayne County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,444 students in Wayne County, NC.
The top ranked private preschools in Wayne County, NC include Wayne Christian School, St. Mary School, and Wayne Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
43% of private preschools in Wayne County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Wayne County Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1601 Edgerton St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-1931
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 2
Wayne Christian School
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(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 Childrens House Of Goldsboro
Montessori School
1112 Parkway Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-6831
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Goldsboro KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
901 Landmark Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-3902
Gr: NS-PK
Pathway Christian Academy
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(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
[+] 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Wayne County, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Wayne County, NC include Wayne Christian School, St. Mary School, and Wayne Country Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Wayne County?
7 private preschools are located in Wayne County.
How diverse are private preschools in Wayne County?
Wayne County private preschools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
43% of private preschools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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