Destiny Now Academy in Fayetteville, NC, is a co–ed career and vocational technical school serving grades K–12 in a midsize city community.
The school enrolls 46 students supported by 9 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 5:1.
Destiny Now Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation and is located in the Seventy First neighborhood of Fayetteville.
This Fayetteville K–12 private school provides a small enrollment size within a city–based setting.
The school operates within a local private school market where average tuition ranges around $9,900 for elementary and $11,025 for high schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational/Technical School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Destiny Now Academy?
The application deadline for Destiny Now Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Destiny Now Academy located?
Destiny Now Academy is located in the Seventy First neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 2 other private schools located in Seventy First.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Destiny Now Academy is Greater Fayetteville Adventist (0.1 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
2601 Lone Pine Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
3230 Legion Rd
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 764-3500
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 764-3500
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick Catholic School ![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1620 Marlborough Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 1
fMontessori School Of Fayetteville
Montessori School
1201 Cape Court
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-4183
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-4183
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 34 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2601 Lone Pine Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
3230 Legion Rd
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 764-3500
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 764-3500
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 1
1422 Ireland Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3905
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3905
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
908 S Mcpherson Church Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-5500
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-5500
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 668 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2601 Lone Pine Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
3230 Legion Rd
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 764-3500
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 764-3500
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick Catholic School ![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1620 Marlborough Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 1
fMontessori School Of Fayetteville
Montessori School
1201 Cape Court
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-4183
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-4183
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 34 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2601 Lone Pine Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-6091
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School ![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1620 Marlborough Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-1865
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3130 Gillespie St
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7777
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 548 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 1
fMontessori School Of Fayetteville
Montessori School
1201 Cape Court
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-4183
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 323-4183
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 34 students
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228 Owen Dr.
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-5164
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-5164
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(910) 843-4211
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(910) 843-4211
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(910) 843-3883
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(910) 843-3883
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(910) 875-2156
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(910) 875-2156
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School Reviews
5 4/11/2025
"Destiny Now Academy is truly an amazing school! The teachers genuinely love their students and create a safe, nurturing environment where kids can thrive. My children have been attending for years, and they absolutely love it here. The staff goes above and beyond to support each student, and you can feel the warmth as soon as you walk in. Hands down, Mrs. Kesha D. Thompson is the BEST principal in the county-her leadership, dedication, and care for the students shine through every day. If you're looking for a school that feels like family, this is the place!" Let me know if you'd like any tweaks!
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