For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 49 students in Willard, NC (there are 1 public school, serving 468 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Willard, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Willard, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Willard, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Penderlea Christian Academy
(Christian)
4875 Cora''''s Grove Rd
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
Gr: K-10 | 49 students
Overview
This Town (Willard)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
49 Students
136,591 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
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
n/a
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
9,651 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
47 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
96%
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
2 Students
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
4%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Willard, NC?
1 private schools are located in Willard, NC.
What percentage of students in Willard go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Willard are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Willard?
100% of private schools in Willard are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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