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Best New Hanover County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 4,859 students in New Hanover County, NC (there are , serving 27,453 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average tuition cost is $10,901, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,005.
67% of private schools in New Hanover County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 23
  • # Students Served: 4,859
  • Average Tuition: $10,901
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View New Hanover County, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 23
  • # Students Served: 4,859
  • Average Tuition: $10,901
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View New Hanover County, NC School Trends

Top Ranked New Hanover County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Cape Fear Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 820 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 38
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
(6)
Map of Coastal Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1150 The King's Highway
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 395-9995
Map of Myrtle Grove Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
806 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-2067
New Horizons Elementary School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 7
3705 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 392-5209
(10)
Map of St. James Day School
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
25 S 3rd St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-7537
Map of St. Mark Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
1013 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 452-2800
Map of St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
217 South 4th St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
(1)
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences Photo
Gr: 4-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
6201 Myrtle Grove Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-3139
(1)
Wilmington Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,129 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
1401 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
(1)
Map of Wilmington Sda School
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2833 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 762-4224
Map of Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4700 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-2029
Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
423 N. 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
(1)
The Children's Schoolhouse Montessori Preschool Of Wilmington Photo
Gr: NS | 55 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School (Christian)
612 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-1531
Friends School Of Wilmington Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Friends
5814 Camellia Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 792-1811
Map of Hill School Of Wilmington
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students
Special Education School
3333 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 140
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 685-3734
Map of Joshua Academy
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Christian
4704 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 208-2960
Map of Noah's Ark Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1501 Beasley Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 395-0059
Map of Pathways Middle And High
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
3110 Randall Pkwy 1
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 343-3321
Map of Peace Rose Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Montessori School
2173 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-2812
Map of Pine Valley UMC Wee Care Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS-K | 136 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3788 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 791-9824
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New Hanover County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of H A H Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students
Montessori School
4915 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 392-7007
Map of King's Memorial Christian Academy
Gr: NS-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 N College Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 799-8157
(2)
Map of Park Avenue School
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
1306 Floyal Parkway
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 791-6217
(1)
Map of Yahweh Center School
Gr: PK | 5 students
Special Education School (Christian)
Po Box 10399
Wilmington, NC 28404
(910) 675-3533

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
24 Schools
# Students
4,859 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
478 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1206
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,901
$12,005
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,490
$743
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,217
$5,530
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
76 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
2,842 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,622 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Hanover County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in New Hanover County, NC include Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences, St. Mary Catholic School, and Cape Fear Academy.
How many private schools are located in New Hanover County?
23 private schools are located in New Hanover County.
How much do private schools cost in New Hanover County?
The average tuition cost is $10,901, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $12,005.
How diverse are private schools in New Hanover County?
New Hanover County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in New Hanover County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in New Hanover County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Hanover County?
67% of private schools in New Hanover County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in New Hanover County are often viewed compared to one another?

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