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North Shore Academy

Independent school · Grades K–11

Sneads Ferry, NC

1355 Nc Hwy 210, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in North Carolina
  • Growing: enrollment up 81% since 2019–20

North Shore Academy is an independent private school in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 11th grade. It has about 58 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 81% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 198 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–11
Students
58
Teachers
10.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 29 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
198 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in North Carolina (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of independent schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    32’19–2058’21–2258’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded4
    K2
    TK2
    T12
    13
    23
    36
    45
    56
    68
    76
    83
    94
    103
    111

    Student body

    White78%
    Two or more races21%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask North Shore 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 North Shore Academy

    What grades does North Shore Academy serve?

    North Shore Academy serves grades K–11.

    How many students attend North Shore Academy?

    About 58 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at North Shore 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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