Innovative Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Wilmington, NC
5656 S Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- One of 6 independent schools in Wilmington
In Wilmington, North Carolina, Innovative Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 10 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 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–8
- Students
- 10
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary 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 Innovative 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 Innovative Academy
What grades does Innovative Academy serve?
Innovative Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Innovative Academy?
About 10 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Innovative 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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