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Brunswick County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 727 students in Brunswick County, NC (there are 22 public schools, serving 14,795 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
57% of private schools in Brunswick County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Brunswick County (2026-27)

Map of Academy Of Coastal Carolina
Academy Of Coastal Carolina
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Christian
623 Village Road
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 754-9637
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Map of Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Gr: 4-12 | 72 students
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
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Map of Evelyn Smith Wray Village School
Evelyn Smith Wray Village School
Gr: NS-9 | 40 students
720 Whiteville Rd Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 754-2072
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Map of For Kids Only Child Dev Center
For Kids Only Child Dev Center
Gr: PK-1 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
344 Mulberry St.
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 754-7777
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Map of Southeastern Christian Academy
Southeastern Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
Sports: 4
Christian
19 Red Bug Rd SW
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 754-2389
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Map of Southport Christian School
Southport Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
4457A Flagship Ave. SE
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-5060
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Map of West Christian Academy
West Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
20 Bliss Road NW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
(910) 232-7093
(1)
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Brunswick County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holden Beach Christian Academy
Holden Beach Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 8 students
Baptist
2428 Seashore Rd Sw
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 842-7821
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Map of L & L Montessori School
L & L Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
4150 Vanessa Dr
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 454-7344
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Leland Christian Academy Photo
Leland Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 173 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
517 VILLAGE RD NE
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0688
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
727 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,400
$11,997
Average Summer Program Cost
$135
$743
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
65 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
401 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
54%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
252 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Brunswick County, NC?
7 private schools are located in Brunswick County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Brunswick County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Brunswick County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brunswick County?
57% of private schools in Brunswick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Brunswick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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