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Penderlea Christian Academy

4875 Cora''''s Grove Rd
Willard, NC 28478

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Tel: (910) 259-9899

www.penderleaphchurch.com

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Penderlea Christian Academy in Willard, NC serves 49 students in kindergarten through 10th grade in a rural community setting.

The co–educational Christian school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 7 teachers on staff.

Tuition and affiliation details reflect its identity as a Christian elementary and secondary private school in rural North Carolina.

The school is located within 16 miles of several other private Christian and Catholic schools serving grades PK–12 in the Wilmington area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-10
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-10

Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Penderlea Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Penderlea Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-10
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,455 for elementary schools and $13,865 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).