Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Terra Ceia Christian School
About the School
- Terra Ceia Christian School is an independent coeducational day school founded in 1937.
- The school is an institution established to provide a college preparatory education with the Christian perspective for students in grades K-12.
- An intellectual Christian environment enables students to excel in all areas associated with the classical liberal arts tradition - academics, athletics, and the arts - while simultaneously developing strong moral and ethical values.
- The school's low student-teacher ratio and family-like atmosphere enhance the learning process.
- The facility is located between Washington, NC and Plymouth, NC just off State Hwy 32.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Terra Ceia Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- A completed pastor's recommendation form and application, along with a meeting with the school board is required before enrollment. Applications can be found on the school's website at www.tccschool.com
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Terra Ceia Christian School often compared to?
Terra Ceia Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Pungo Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Terra Ceia Christian School's ranking?
Terra Ceia Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Terra Ceia Christian School?
The application deadline for Terra Ceia Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: Terra Ceia Christian School vs. Pungo Christian Academy
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Terra Ceia Christian School is Pungo Christian Academy (9.4 miles away)
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Distance: 9.4 mi
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
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Christian
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Distance: 32.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Baptist
3111 Golden Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
Distance: 9.4 mi
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
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Christian
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Distance: 32.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Baptist
3111 Golden Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
Distance: 9.4 mi
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
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Christian
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Distance: 32.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Baptist
3111 Golden Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
Distance: 9.4 mi
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
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Distance: 32.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Baptist
3111 Golden Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
Distance: 32.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2606 E. 5th St.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-3529
Distance: 32.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 216 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1510 Greenville Blvd Se
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-5314
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Hwy 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
8950.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
8950.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Gray Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
8950.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
8951.7 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4103 North Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
8951.8 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
School Reviews
5 7/14/2020
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