Ephesus Junior Academy serves 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC).
The student:teacher of Ephesus Junior Academy is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Seventh Day Adventist.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $330
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ephesus Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Ephesus Junior Academy- a place where academic excellence and faith become one journey.
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$428 per month
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ephesus Junior Academy cost?
Ephesus Junior Academy's tuition is approximately $330 for private students.
What is Ephesus Junior Academy's ranking?
Ephesus Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ephesus Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Ephesus Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
Great school to place your child. They having a loving staff equipped to teach your child and prepare him/her for their educationally journey. I am happy that I made the decision to send my son to EJA.
5 7/24/2015
I love this school! I am a former student and my grandmother ( Mary Cowan ) who is now deceased was a member of the church. I attended the school 5 years ago, and still remember my teachers name! ( Ms. Campbell ). Ill never forget this wonderful school, and i thank them for allowing me to have such a great experience!
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