Wilmington Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
B-Overall grade825 students18 students per teacher
Private schools in Wilmington, NC
19 private schools in Wilmington, NC, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Cape Fear Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade709 students10 students per teacher
St. Mark Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
B-Overall grade478 students16 students per teacher
Myrtle Grove Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
Wilmington, NC
B-Overall grade379 students17 students per teacher
Coastal Christian High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Wilmington, NC
A+Overall grade294 students8 students per teacher
Providence Preparatory Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 66% since 2017–18
Wilmington, NC
B-Overall grade141 students13 students per teacher
Friends School of Wilmington
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Wilmington, NC
AOverall grade137 students8 students per teacher
New Horizons Elementary School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade99 students6 students per teacher
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
Independent school · Grades 4–8
Growing: enrollment up 44% since 2011–12
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade88 students14 students per teacher
Calvary Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
A+Overall grade81 students6 students per teacher
Hill School of Wilmington
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade65 students6 students per teacher
Peace Rose Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Montessori schools in North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
A-Overall grade59 students4 students per teacher
Peace Rose Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Montessori schools in North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
A-Overall grade57 students5 students per teacher
Waterview Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Wilmington, NC
AOverall grade47 students6 students per teacher
Southeastern Autism Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
One of 2 special education schools in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade43 students14 students per teacher
Pathways Middle and High
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 7–12
Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade26 students11 students per teacher
The James B Dudley Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
AOverall grade24 students4 students per teacher
Innovative Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
One of 6 independent schools in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
A-Overall grade10 students10 students per teacher
Pine Valley MC Wee Care Preschool & Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
A-Overall grade8 students4 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Wilmington, NC
How many private schools are in Wilmington, NC?
19 private schools in Wilmington, NC, with about 3,570 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Wilmington, NC?
The most common are Christian schools (8), independent schools (6), Montessori schools (2), special education schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Wilmington, NC?
Yes: 9 private schools in Wilmington, NC teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Wilmington, NC offer pre-K?
10 private schools in Wilmington, NC offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Wilmington, NC have?
The average school has 9.4 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Wilmington, NC?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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