Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Pungo Christian Academy
About the School
- Pungo Christian Academy serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
- The student:teacher of Pungo Christian Academy is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Pungo Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
246 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP English
AP GovernmentAP Us History
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
National Beta ClubRaiders for Christ
Student CouncilYearbook
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pungo Christian Academy often compared to?
Pungo Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Terra Ceia Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Pungo Christian Academy offer?
Pungo Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Pungo Christian Academy's ranking?
Pungo Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Pungo Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Pungo Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Pungo Christian Academy is Hope Mennonite School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Unity Christian Academy (26.6 miles away)
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Distance: 42.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Distance: 44.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Distance: 95.7 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Distance: 42.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Distance: 44.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Distance: 95.7 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Distance: 42.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Distance: 44.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Distance: 95.7 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Distance: 42.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Distance: 44.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Christian
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Christian
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Distance: 26.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
200 Lee Landing Road
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Christian
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Christian
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Distance: 26.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
200 Lee Landing Road
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Christian
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Christian
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Distance: 26.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
200 Lee Landing Road
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
Distance: 26.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Sports: 7
Church of Christ
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
200 Lee Landing Road
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
Distance: 39.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Baptist
3111 Golden Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
Distance: 40.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2606 E. 5th St.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-3529
Distance: 40.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
S W Snowden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
8944.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 S King Street
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
8946.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
8948.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Northside High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
8948.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Us Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
8949.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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