Bear Town Academy
Alternative school · Grades K–11
New Bern, NC
1909B C S Gl/ 801 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28561
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- One of 2 independent schools in New Bern
In New Bern, North Carolina, Bear Town Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 11th grade. About 36 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 9 hours, 144 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–11
- Students
- 36
- Teachers
- 3.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 144 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bear Town Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bear Town Academy
What grades does Bear Town Academy serve?
Bear Town Academy serves grades K–11.
How many students attend Bear Town Academy?
About 36 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bear Town Academy?
Call the 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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