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Calvary Christian School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Wilmington, NC

423 N 23rd St, Wilmington, NC 28405

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Wilmington
  • Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in North Carolina
  • Growing: enrollment up 88% since 2011–12
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Wilmington, North Carolina, Calvary Christian School is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 88% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
81
Teachers
13.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 39 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in North Carolina (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 218 Christian schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    43’11–1231’13–1483’17–18100’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K3
    K5
    110
    210
    39
    45
    58
    65
    77
    84
    95
    105
    113
    125

    Student body

    White75%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Black10%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • American Association of Christian Schools

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Calvary Christian School whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Calvary Christian School

    What grades does Calvary Christian School serve?

    Calvary Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Calvary Christian School?

    About 81 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Calvary Christian School?

    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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