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Best Nash County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,675 students in Nash County, NC (there are , serving 12,346 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Nash County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Nash County, NC include Faith Christian School, New Life Christian Academy, and Rocky Mount Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Nash County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Nash County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
100 S Church St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-0475
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Englewood Baptist Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1350 S Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9829
Gr: PK-K | 171 students
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
812 Instrument Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-6560
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rocky Mount Academy
Rocky Mount Academy Photo - RMA seniors historically have the highest SAT scores among local public and private schools. They are accepted into some of the best colleges and universities in the nation each year. Since the first graduating class, almost 100% of graduates have attended college.
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
315 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 972-1971
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
St. Andrew's Espiscopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
301 S Circle Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-2070
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Nash County, North Carolina

Nash County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pippen
Whitakers, NC 27891
(252) 437-7711
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students
P.o. Box 129
Sharpsburg, NC 27878
(252) 446-1239
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students

Overview

This County (Nash County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,675 Students
137,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
138 Teachers
13,671 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1207

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,500
$13,302
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,252
$5,525
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
83 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
770 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
46%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
286 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
17%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
449 Students
34,479 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Nash County, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Nash County, NC include Faith Christian School, New Life Christian Academy, and Rocky Mount Academy.
How many private schools are located in Nash County?
7 private schools are located in Nash County.
How diverse are private schools in Nash County?
Nash County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Nash County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Nash County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nash County?
75% of private schools in Nash County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Nash County are often viewed compared to one another?

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