#1 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in New Hanover County, NC
Calvary Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 88% in about a decade
Wilmington, NC
A+Overall grade81 students6 students per teacher
2026 lists
Fastest-Growing Private Schools in New Hanover County, NC
Private schools in New Hanover County, NC whose enrollment has grown the most over the past decade. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in New Hanover County, NC
Coastal Christian High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
Enrollment up 56% in about a decade
Wilmington, NC
A+Overall grade294 students8 students per teacher
#3 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in New Hanover County, NC
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
Independent school · Grades 4–8
Enrollment up 44% in about a decade
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade88 students14 students per teacher
#4 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in New Hanover County, NC
Wilmington Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 32% in about a decade
Wilmington, NC
B-Overall grade825 students18 students per teacher
#5 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in New Hanover County, NC
Cape Fear Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 15% in about a decade
Wilmington, NC
B+Overall grade709 students10 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.