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