Top 3 Best New Hanover County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 2,426 students in New Hanover County, NC.
The top ranked private high schools in New Hanover County, NC include Wilmington Christian Academy, Coastal Christian High School and Cape Fear Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
71% of private high schools in New Hanover County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked New Hanover County Private High 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
Coastal Christian High School
(Christian)
1150 The King's Highway
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 395-9995
Grades: 9-12
| 300 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
Pathways Middle And High
(Christian)
3110 Randall Pkwy 1
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 343-3321
Grades: 6-12
| 35 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
3719 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 765-1150
Grades: 6-12
| 48 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 high schools in New Hanover County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in New Hanover County, NC include Wilmington Christian Academy, Coastal Christian High School and Cape Fear Academy.
How many private high schools are located in New Hanover County, NC?
7 private high schools are located in New Hanover County, NC.
How diverse are private high schools in New Hanover County, NC?
New Hanover County, NC private high schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in New Hanover County, NC?
71% of private high schools in New Hanover County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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