Heritage Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 182 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Heritage Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Heritage Christian Academy
Pre-K	74
Kind	12
1	9
2	11
3	9
4	9
5	11
6	8
7	4
8	9
9	11
10	6
11	4
12	5

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Pre-K enrollment highest with 74 students, far above every other grade in Heritage Christian Academy.

Year Founded

1977

School Calendar

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School Motto

Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve

Student Body

Total Students

182 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Heritage Christian Academy, formerly Baptist Temple Christian School, was founded in 1977.
Our goal of a well-balanced effort of spiritual and moral emphasis, academic excellence, fine arts and athletic competitions, as well as social activities provides for a well-rounded person.
Heritage Christian Academy uses the A Beka curriculum published by Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Florida.
HCA offers the traditional classroom (one teacher, one classroom) environment for the K3-6th grades.
7th grade-12th grade have a traditional classroom setting, but the students change classes as in any other major school.
HCA provides your child with the training that they need to excel academically and spiritually by means of daily Biblical teaching, smaller classroom sizes, athletics and music.
HCA strives to develop your child's natural ability so they can be the best they could be.

Heritage Christian Academy, formerly Baptist Temple Christian School, was founded in 1977. Our goal of a well-balanced effort of spiritual and moral emphasis, academic excellence, fine arts and athletic competitions, as well as social activities provides for a well-rounded person. Heritage Christian Academy uses the A Beka curriculum published by Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Florida. HCA offers the traditional classroom (one teacher, one classroom) environment for the K3-6th grades. 7th grade-12th grade have a traditional classroom setting, but the students change classes as in any other major school. HCA provides your child with the training that they need to excel academically and spiritually by means of daily Biblical teaching, smaller classroom sizes, athletics and music. HCA strives to develop your child's natural ability so they can be the best they could be.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Heritage Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Heritage Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

Good School. My child had nothing but caring teachers who were true Christians in their walk As well as in the classroom. This made such a difference for my child's well being and education . I would and have recommended this school.

- Posted by Parent - gnarc

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The average private school tuition in Wake County, NC is $11,815 for elementary schools and $12,591 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wake County, NC is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).