Top 5 Best New Hanover County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 3,800 students in New Hanover County, NC.
The top ranked private elementary schools in New Hanover County, NC include New Horizons Elementary School, Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences and Myrtle Grove Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
59% of private elementary schools in New Hanover County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked New Hanover County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cape Fear Academy
Cape Fear Academy Photo
(4)
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Grades: NS-12
| 717 students
Myrtle Grove Christian School
(Christian)
806 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-2067
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
3705 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 392-5209
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
St. Mark Catholic School
(Catholic)
1013 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 452-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 536 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
217 South 4th St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6201 Myrtle Grove Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-3139
Grades: 4-8
| 84 students
Wilmington Christian Academy
Wilmington Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
1401 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
Grades: NS-12
| 1,099 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
423 N. 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Friends School Of Wilmington
Friends School Of Wilmington Photo
(Friends)
5814 Camellia Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 792-1811
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Hill School Of Wilmington
Special Education School
3333 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 140
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 685-3734
Grades: 1-8
| 51 students
Joshua Academy
(Christian)
4704 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 208-2960
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Pathways Middle And High
(Christian)
3110 Randall Pkwy 1
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 343-3321
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Peace Rose Montessori School
Montessori School
2173 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-2812
Grades: PK-5
| 74 students
Providence Preparatory Academy
Providence Preparatory Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
702 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 742-0712
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Southeastern Autism Academy
Special Education School
3114 Randall Pkwy Suite 4
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-4586
Grades: 1-8
| 11 students
3719 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 765-1150
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Wilmington Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2833 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 762-4224
Grades: 1-8
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New Hanover County, North Carolina

New Hanover County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4915 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 392-7007
Grades: PK-6
| 112 students
King's Memorial Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 N College Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 799-8157
Grades: NS-K
| 55 students
1306 Floyal Parkway
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 791-6217
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in New Hanover County, NC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in New Hanover County, NC include New Horizons Elementary School, Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences and Myrtle Grove Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in New Hanover County, NC?
17 private elementary schools are located in New Hanover County, NC.
How diverse are private elementary schools in New Hanover County, NC?
New Hanover County, NC private elementary schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New Hanover County, NC?
59% of private elementary schools in New Hanover County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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