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Pender County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 116 students in Pender County, NC (there are 17 public schools, serving 10,172 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Pender County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Pender County (2026-27)

Map of Penderlea Christian Academy
Penderlea Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 49 students
Christian
4875 Cora''''s Grove Rd
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
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Map of Topsail Montessori
Topsail Montessori
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students
Montessori School
301 Whitebridge Rd
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 319-0813
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Pender County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Life Christian Academy
Life Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Alternative School (Christian)
15965b Us Highway 17 N
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-9558
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
116 Students
137,063 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
13,713 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$12,001

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
68 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
42 Students
34,452 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pender County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Pender County, NC.
What percentage of students in Pender County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Pender County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pender County?
50% of private schools in Pender County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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