Myrtle Grove Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 477 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,840
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Myrtle Grove Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Myrtle Grove Christian School
Pre-K	69
Kind	44
1	48
2	50
3	39
4	40
5	40
6	49
7	48
8	50

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1982

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

477 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Polos and khakis

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,840

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Tuition Notes

Visit www.mgcs.org for a full list of out tuition costs per grade level

Summer Program Cost Notes

See sites.google.com for the program costs

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mendy Melton

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ROV - Remote Operated Vehicle - for elementary / middleScience Olympiad Team

Stem Club - elementary

School Notes

Established in 1982, Myrtle Grove Christian School is a fully accredited Christian school serving students from preschool to 8th grade.
MGCS is affiliated with Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church but is comprised of students and faculty from over 50 churches in the Wilmington area.
Over the years we have earned a reputation for a rigorous academic program as well as a spiritual climate that is warm, vibrant and balanced.
An expansive campus and outdoor learning environments and smaller class sizes help us maintain high standards and a positive classroom environment.

School Mascot: Warriors

Visit this link for our admissions standards: https://www.mgcs.org/admissions/admissions-standards

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Myrtle Grove Christian School cost?

Myrtle Grove Christian School's tuition is approximately $10,840 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Myrtle Grove Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Myrtle Grove Christian School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Myrtle Grove Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.

Does Myrtle Grove Christian School offer a summer program?

Yes, Myrtle Grove Christian School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Myrtle Grove Christian School offer?

Myrtle Grove Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Myrtle Grove Christian School's ranking?

Myrtle Grove Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Myrtle Grove Christian School?

The application deadline for Myrtle Grove Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wilmington, NC is $10,830 for elementary schools and $11,661 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wilmington, NC is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).