Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
Independent school · Grades 4–8
Wilmington, NC
6201 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 44% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Wilmington since at least 2011
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences is an independent private school in Wilmington, North Carolina, for students from 4th grade through 8th grade. It has about 88 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 44% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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 4–8
- Students
- 88
- Teachers
- 6.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 43 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 51% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences 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 Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
What grades does Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences serve?
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences serves grades 4–8.
How many students attend Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences?
About 88 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences?
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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