Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Eliada Academy
About the School
- Founded in 1903, Eliada is a non-profit agency dedicated to our mission of helping children succeed.
- we serve children and families through a diverse spectrum of programs and services, including residential care, child development services, foster care, community support services, therapeutic recreation, and many others.
- The Eliada preschool program holds a 5 STAR license by the State of NC Department of Health and Human Resources Division of Child Development.
- We provide a safe "home away from home" for children while parents are working.
- Our goal is to prepare the preschool age child socially, emotionally and cognitively for kindergarten, through small group activities, arts and crafts.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Eliada Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-11
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1903
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Helping Children Succeed
- Founded in 1903, Eliada is a non-profit agency dedicated to our mission of helping children succeed. we serve children and families through a diverse spectrum of programs and services, including residential care, child development services, foster care, community support services, therapeutic recreation, and many others. The Eliada preschool program holds a 5 STAR license by the State of NC Department of Health and Human Resources Division of Child Development. We provide a safe "home away from home" for children while parents are working. Our goal is to prepare the preschool age child socially, emotionally and cognitively for kindergarten, through small group activities, arts and crafts.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eliada Academy's ranking?
Eliada Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Eliada Academy?
The application deadline for Eliada Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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