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Hill School of Wilmington

Special education school · Grades 1–8

Wilmington, NC

3333 Jaeckle Dr # 140, Wilmington, NC 28403

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

Hill School of Wilmington is a special education school in Wilmington, North Carolina, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 65 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 171% since 2013–14. Students attend about 3 hours a day, 176 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–8
Students
65
Teachers
11.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 27 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 3 hours
School year
176 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    24’13–1440’15–1640’17–1852’19–2051’21–2265’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    13
    28
    310
    411
    55
    614
    79
    85

    Student body

    White88%
    Two or more races6%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black2%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

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    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 Hill School of Wilmington

    What grades does Hill School of Wilmington serve?

    Hill School of Wilmington serves grades 1–8.

    How many students attend Hill School of Wilmington?

    About 65 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hill School of Wilmington?

    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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