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Ridgecroft School

420 Nc Hwy 11 N Ahoskie, NC 27910

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1970
Campus Size
83 acres

Student Body

Total Students
284 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

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 -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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 $11,589 for elementary schools and $12,576 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).

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