About the School
- Park Avenue School in Wilmington, NC, serves 9 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program with grade levels from pre–kindergarten to kindergarten.
- The school operates in a central city setting and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with one teacher on staff.
- All enrolled students represent diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the demographics of the Wilmington community.
- As a coeducational day care and early childhood program, Park Avenue School offers education exclusively for ages PK and K. The school holds membership in associations supporting exceptional children but is not affiliated with any religious organization.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Park Avenue School?
The application deadline for Park Avenue School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Park Avenue School is Southeastern Autism Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
3114 Randall Pkwy Suite 4
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-4586
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
3110 Randall Pkwy 1
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 343-3321
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4700 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-2029
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students
Special Education School
3333 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 140
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 685-3734
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS | 55 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School (Christian)
612 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-1531
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
3114 Randall Pkwy Suite 4
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-4586
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
3110 Randall Pkwy 1
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 343-3321
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students
3719 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 777-7564
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
423 N. 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
702 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 742-0712
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
3114 Randall Pkwy Suite 4
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-4586
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
3110 Randall Pkwy 1
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 343-3321
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students
Special Education School
3333 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 140
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 685-3734
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Montessori School
2173 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-2812
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students
3719 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 777-7564
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4700 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-2029
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS | 55 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School (Christian)
612 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-1531
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Montessori School
2173 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-2812
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 136 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3788 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 791-9824
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
423 N. 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Wonder Way
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Roland-grise Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4412 Lake Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2136
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2136
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Winter Park Model Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 S Macmillan Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2159
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2159
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Forest Hills Global Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Colonial Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 251-6190
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 251-6190
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Independence Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2031
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2031
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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