Riverside Christian Academy in Lumberton, NC is a rural, co–ed private school offering education for grades K–12 with enrollment of 69 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a teaching staff of 7 educators.
The academy follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum and has a Baptist orientation within a religious program.
Riverside Christian Academy is recognized in North Carolina's top 20% of private schools for diversity, with 100% of students representing students of color.
As a rural North Carolina K–12 private school, it serves families seeking faith–based education in a small community setting.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Riverside Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Riverside Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Riverside Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Riverside Christian Academy is Mind And Soul School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mount Zion Christian Academy (6.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mind And Soul School
All-boys | Alternative School
56 Three Hunts Dr
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
1.6 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Robeson County Multi Purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
210 Legend Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
6.6 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 6 students
Mount Zion Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
9709 Nc Highway 72
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-0358
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-0358
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 33 students
200 North College Street
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4995
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4995
13.4 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
5071 Old Whiteville Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-1011
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-1011
13.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Tuition listed
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