Cape Fear Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Wilmington, NC
3900 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Wilmington
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Cape Fear Academy is an independent private school in Wilmington, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 709 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 15% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 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
- 709
- Teachers
- 70 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 333 girls, 376 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cape Fear 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 Cape Fear Academy
What grades does Cape Fear Academy serve?
Cape Fear Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Cape Fear Academy?
About 709 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cape Fear 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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