The James B Dudley Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Wilmington, NC
3420 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Wilmington
- Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in North Carolina
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Wilmington, North Carolina, The James B Dudley Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 24 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in North Carolina. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 6 hours, 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
- 24
- Teachers
- 6.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 21 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in North Carolina (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent 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 The James B Dudley 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 The James B Dudley Academy
What grades does The James B Dudley Academy serve?
The James B Dudley Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The James B Dudley Academy?
About 24 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The James B Dudley 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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