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Best Hertford County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 511 students in Hertford County, NC (there are , serving 2,441 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Hertford County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hertford County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Ridgecroft School
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
420 Nc Hwy 11 N
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-2964
Map of Ahoskie Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
500 Kiwanis St
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-2764
Map of Hertford County Multi-purpose Juvenile Home
Gr: 6-9 | 5 students
Alternative School
114 Oak Villa Rd
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-0433

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
511 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$12,005
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.58
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
32 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
431 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# 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
43 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hertford County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Hertford County, NC is Ridgecroft School.
How many private schools are located in Hertford County?
3 private schools are located in Hertford County.
What percentage of students in Hertford County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Hertford County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hertford County?
67% of private schools in Hertford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Hertford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hertford County include: Ahoskie Christian School vs. Ridgecroft School, Ridgecroft School vs. Ahoskie Christian School

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