For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 72 students in Leland, NC (there are 5 public schools, serving 4,911 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Leland, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Leland, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Gr: 4-12 | 72 students
Leland, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leland Christian Academy (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
517 VILLAGE RD NE
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0688
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0688
Gr: PK-K | 173 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Leland)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
72 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
51%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
37 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
40%
7%
# White Students
45 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
49%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Leland, NC?
1 private schools are located in Leland, NC.
What percentage of students in Leland go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Leland are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
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