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Best Brunswick County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 793 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 82%.
63% of private schools in Brunswick County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Brunswick County (2026)

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 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 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 | 104 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 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
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBrunswick County Total Schools
20258
20249
20239
20228
202110
202010
201910
201810
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
793 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202599179179
2024107171172
2023104169174
202286173185
202185166180
202085157171
201968162175
201868158172
201773175180
201673172178
201574164167
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% Average Students of Color
16%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202516%24%34%
202417%23%34%
202318%23%33%
202218%21%33%
202118%21%32%
202018%20%32%
201920%20%31%
201820%19%31%
201723%21%32%
201623%21%32%
201526%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
84 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202313:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202541113
202441012
202341011
202241011
202141011
202041011
201941011
201841011
201741010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,400
$13,306

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$5,400$13,414$15,012
2024$3,000$11,105$13,254
2023$3,000$10,360$12,626
2022$3,000$9,667$12,187
2021$4,860$9,687$11,800
2020$4,860$9,867$11,512
2019$4,760$9,799$11,293
2018$4,760$9,218$11,017
2017$4,760$8,839$10,708
2016$4,760$8,755$10,356
2015$4,760$9,160$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$135
$743

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$135$737$1,152
2024$135$697$1,128
2023$135$645$1,156
2022$135$644$1,102
2021$135$617$1,125
2020$135$762$1,217
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202595%81%81%
202496%86%85%
202396%87%85%
202295%87%85%
202197%86%85%
202097%86%85%
201998%86%85%
201898%86%85%
201798%86%85%
201698%87%85%
201598%88%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.600.580.65
20240.590.580.65
20230.580.580.65
20220.590.560.64
20210.590.550.64
20200.590.540.64
20190.570.530.63
20180.570.530.63
20170.600.510.61
20160.600.510.61
20150.620.500.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20254%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
65 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20258%7%7%
20247%7%7%
20236%7%8%
20227%7%7%
20217%7%7%
20207%7%8%
20197%7%7%
20187%7%7%
20179%6%7%
20169%7%7%
201510%7%8%
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# White Students
408 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
50%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202550%59%52%
202442%60%52%
202339%59%52%
202251%62%54%
202148%63%54%
202048%64%54%
201958%64%56%
201858%65%56%
201754%66%58%
201654%66%58%
201550%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
310 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrunswick County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202538%25%26%
202448%24%26%
202351%26%25%
202239%25%25%
202142%24%25%
202042%22%24%
201930%23%24%
201830%22%23%
201733%23%22%
201633%23%22%
201535%21%21%
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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?
8 private schools are located in Brunswick County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County private schools are approximately 16% 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?
63% of private schools in Brunswick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Brunswick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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