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Community Christian School
Greenfield School

Wilson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,311 students in Wilson County, NC (there are 29 public schools, serving 12,882 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Wilson County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wilson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Community Christian School Photo
Community Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
5160 Packhouse Rd
Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 399-1376
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Greenfield School Photo
Greenfield School
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
3351 Nc Highway 42 W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8046
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Map of W.E. Garnett Christian Academy
W.E. Garnett Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Pentecostal
4747 Lake Wilson Road
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 237-8668
(1)
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Map of Wilson Christian Academy
Wilson Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 460 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1820 Airport Blvd W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8064
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Map of Wilson KinderCare
Wilson KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1604 Medical Park Dr
Wilson, NC 27895
(252) 243-7529
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Map of Building Blocks Montessori School
Building Blocks Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
3960 Lake Wilson Rd N
Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 206-1234
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
1,311 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
105 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,173
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
51 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
1,029 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
78%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
165 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wilson County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Wilson County, NC include Greenfield School, Community Christian School, and W.E. Garnett Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Wilson County?
6 private schools are located in Wilson County.
How diverse are private schools in Wilson County?
Wilson County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Wilson County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Wilson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilson County?
50% of private schools in Wilson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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