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Best Beaufort County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 555 students in Beaufort County, NC (there are , serving 6,185 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Beaufort County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Beaufort County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pungo Christian Academy
Pungo Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
983 W Main St
Belhaven, NC 27810
(252) 943-2678
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Terra Ceia Christian School Photo
Terra Ceia Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Christian
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
(1)
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Map of Hope Mennonite School
Hope Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
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Map of Unity Christian Academy
Unity Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
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Beaufort County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 37 students
Christian
3078 Us Highway 17 N
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 975-6255
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearBeaufort County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
555 Students
137,049 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025139179179
2024139171172
2023119169174
2022124173185
2021124166180
2020106157171
2019110162175
2018101158172
2017105175180
2016105172178
2015105164167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20255%24%34%
20245%23%34%
20236%23%33%
20224%21%33%
20214%21%32%
20205%20%32%
20194%20%31%
20184%19%31%
20176%21%32%
20166%21%32%
20156%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202510%47%55%
202410%47%54%
202310%48%54%
202210%47%54%
202110%48%54%
202010%47%54%
201910%46%53%
201810%45%53%
201710%44%53%
201610%42%52%
201510%43%52%
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Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202581515
202481515
202381515
202281515
202181515
202081515
201981515
201881515
201781515
201681515
201581515
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025101113
202441012
202341011
202241011
202141011
202041011
201941011
201841011
201741010
201641010
201541010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,900
$13,292

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$14,900$13,414$15,012
2024$4,800$11,105$13,254
2023$4,800$10,360$12,626
2022$4,800$9,667$12,187
2021$4,800$9,687$11,800
2020$4,800$9,867$11,512
2019$4,800$9,799$11,293
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.210.580.65
20240.210.580.65
20230.310.580.65
20220.390.560.64
20210.390.550.64
20200.390.540.64
20190.390.530.63
20180.310.530.63
20170.310.510.61
20160.310.510.61
20150.310.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20231%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20251%7%7%
20241%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20221%7%7%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%8%
20191%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20171%6%7%
20161%7%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
492 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
89%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202589%59%52%
202489%60%52%
202382%59%52%
202276%62%54%
202176%63%54%
202076%64%54%
201975%64%56%
201882%65%56%
201782%66%58%
201682%66%58%
201582%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 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
41 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBeaufort County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20257%25%26%
20247%24%26%
202312%26%25%
202220%25%25%
202120%24%25%
202020%22%24%
201922%23%24%
201814%22%23%
201713%23%22%
201613%23%22%
201513%21%21%
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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 Beaufort County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Beaufort County, NC include Pungo Christian Academy and Terra Ceia Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Beaufort County?
4 private schools are located in Beaufort County.
What percentage of students in Beaufort County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Beaufort County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beaufort County?
100% of private schools in Beaufort County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Beaufort County are often viewed compared to one another?

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