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Jacksonville Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Jacksonville, NC

919 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Jacksonville
  • Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2019–20
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jacksonville Christian Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 317 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 37% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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 Pre-K–12
Students
317
Teachers
21 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 142 girls, 175 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 75% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 218 Christian schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    231’19–20277’21–22317’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K15
    K27
    129
    235
    321
    434
    530
    632
    720
    828
    919
    1017
    1113
    1212

    Student body

    White65%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Black11%
    Two or more races7%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Asian0%

    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 Jacksonville Christian Academy 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 Jacksonville Christian Academy

    What grades does Jacksonville Christian Academy serve?

    Jacksonville Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Jacksonville Christian Academy?

    About 317 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Jacksonville Christian 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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