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Craven County

A Hub for Military Heritage and Modern Living

Craven County is steeped in military history and offers a vibrant community for those relocating to the area. Home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, this county combines a strong military presence with a rich cultural heritage. The historic city of New Bern, with its picturesque waterfront and colonial-era architecture, serves as the county’s heart, offering a blend of old-world charm and modern amenities.

Military families in Craven County benefit from excellent schools, healthcare facilities, and a wide range of recreational activities that cater to both children and adults. The county’s deep respect for its military residents is evident in its community programs and events, which celebrate the contributions of service members. Craven County is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for those who serve.

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Schools In The Area

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Roger Bell New Tech Academy 252-444-5133 Public KG-5
Bridgeton Elementary School 252-514-6425 Public PK-5
Tucker Creek Middle School 252-444-7200 Public 6-8
Craven Early College High School 252-637-5706 Public 9-12
Roger Bell New Tech Academy 252-444-5133 Public KG-5
Bridgeton Elementary School 252-514-6425 Public PK-5
Creekside Elementary School 252-514-4360 Public KG-5
Albert H. Bangert Elementary School 252-514-6415 Public KG-5
Trent Park Elementary School 252-514-6481 Public KG-5
James W. Smith Elementary School 252-514-6466 Public PK-5
Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School 252-444-5140 Public KG-5
Oaks Road Academy 252-514-6475 Public PK-5
Brinson Memorial Elementary School 252-514-6431 Public KG-5
Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School 252-244-3215 Public KG-5
Ben D. Quinn Elementary School 252-514-6420 Public KG-5
W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary School 252-444-5150 Public KG-5
Graham A. Barden Elementary School 252-444-5100 Public PK-5
J. T. Barber Elementary School 252-514-6460 Public KG-5
Havelock Elementary School 252-444-5106 Public PK-5
Annunciation Catholic School 252-447-3137 Private PK-8
The Epiphany School of Global Studies 252-638-0122 Private KG-12
New Bern Christian Academy 252-637-2704 Private KG-12
St Paul Catholic School 252-633-0100 Private PK-8
Claysmill Rd Christian Acadamy 252-361-5333 Private KG-12
Calvary Baptist Church School 252-633-5410 Private KG-12
Roger Bell New Tech Academy 252-444-5133 Public KG-5
Bridgeton Elementary School 252-514-6425 Public PK-5
Creekside Elementary School 252-514-4360 Public KG-5
Albert H. Bangert Elementary School 252-514-6415 Public KG-5
Tucker Creek Middle School 252-444-7200 Public 6-8
Trent Park Elementary School 252-514-6481 Public KG-5
James W. Smith Elementary School 252-514-6466 Public PK-5
West Craven Middle School 252-514-6488 Public 6-8
Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School 252-444-5140 Public KG-5
Grover C. Fields Middle School 252-514-6438 Public 6-8
Oaks Road Academy 252-514-6475 Public PK-5
Brinson Memorial Elementary School 252-514-6431 Public KG-5
H. J. MacDonald Middle School 252-514-6450 Public 6-8
Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School 252-244-3215 Public KG-5
Ben D. Quinn Elementary School 252-514-6420 Public KG-5
W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary School 252-444-5150 Public KG-5
Graham A. Barden Elementary School 252-444-5100 Public PK-5
J. T. Barber Elementary School 252-514-6460 Public KG-5
Havelock Middle School 252-444-5125 Public 6-8
Havelock Elementary School 252-444-5106 Public PK-5
Annunciation Catholic School 252-447-3137 Private PK-8
Swift Creek Mennonite School 623-256-8664 Private 1-8
St Paul Catholic School 252-633-0100 Private PK-8
New Bern Christian Academy 252-637-2704 Private KG-12
The Epiphany School of Global Studies 252-638-0122 Private KG-12
Claysmill Rd Christian Acadamy 252-361-5333 Private KG-12
Calvary Baptist Church School 252-633-5410 Private KG-12
Tucker Creek Middle School 252-444-7200 Public 6-8
West Craven Middle School 252-514-6488 Public 6-8
Grover C. Fields Middle School 252-514-6438 Public 6-8
H. J. MacDonald Middle School 252-514-6450 Public 6-8
Havelock Middle School 252-444-5125 Public 6-8
Claysmill Rd Christian Acadamy 252-361-5333 Private KG-12
St Paul Catholic School 252-633-0100 Private PK-8
New Bern Christian Academy 252-637-2704 Private KG-12
Swift Creek Mennonite School 623-256-8664 Private 1-8
Annunciation Catholic School 252-447-3137 Private PK-8
Calvary Baptist Church School 252-633-5410 Private KG-12
The Epiphany School of Global Studies 252-638-0122 Private KG-12
Craven Early College High School 252-637-5706 Public 9-12
Early College East High School 252-444-5194 Public 9-12
Havelock High School 252-444-5112 Public 9-12
New Bern High School 252-514-6400 Public 9-12
West Craven High School 252-244-3200 Public 9-12
Calvary Baptist Church School 252-633-5410 Private KG-12
Claysmill Rd Christian Acadamy 252-361-5333 Private KG-12
The Epiphany School of Global Studies 252-638-0122 Private KG-12
New Bern Christian Academy 252-637-2704 Private KG-12

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