Ridgecroft School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 284 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Ridgecroft School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ridgecroft School
Pre-K	37
Kind	25
1	11
2	22
3	16
4	21
5	21
6	20
7	21
8	16
9	17
10	18
11	17
12	22

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Year Founded

1970

Campus Size

83 acres

Student Body

Total Students

284 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

Ridgecroft is an independent, college-preparatory, SACS accredited, Pre-K 3 to 12th grade school located in northeastern North Carolina between Ahoskie and Murfreesboro.
Originally chartered in 1968, Ridgecroft School continues to provide to all students a high-quality academic education as well as extracurricular activities including sports, fine arts, character education, and social events.
The mission of Ridgecroft School is to develop the total student academically through a challenging college preparatory curriculum; socially through extracurricular activities, social events, and community service; physically through interscholastic athletics and physical education; aesthetically through the fine arts; and morally through the teaching and emphasis of the pillars of character, which are trustworthiness, caring, citizenship, respect, responsibility, and fairness.
We strive to do this in a safe and nurturing learning environment provided by a caring and competent staff.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chris Beatty - First graduating class from Ridgecroft School - Class of 1974 -

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What schools are Ridgecroft School often compared to?

Ridgecroft School is often viewed alongside schools like Ahoskie Christian School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Ridgecroft School?

Ridgecroft School famous alumni include: Chris Beatty - First graduating class from Ridgecroft School - Class of 1974.

What is Ridgecroft School's ranking?

Ridgecroft School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Ridgecroft School?

The application deadline for Ridgecroft School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Date

Closed: Fall Break

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Closed: Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Closed: Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Closed: Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Closed: Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $11,517 for elementary schools and $12,488 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).