Heritage Christian Academy

615 Mack Todd Rd Zebulon, NC 27597
www.hca-nc.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,250
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,250
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

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

How much does Heritage Christian Academy cost?
Heritage Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $4,250 for private students.
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).

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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.
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