Salt And Light Academy in Newport, NC, serves 18 co–ed students in grades 3 through 12 within a Christian–oriented alternative school setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Located in a town community, the academy enrolls 13.33% students of color.
Salt And Light Academy is one of several private schools in the Newport area, with enrollment notably smaller than nearby Grace Christian School and Gramercy Christian School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Salt And Light Academy?
The application deadline for Salt And Light Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Salt And Light Academy is Grace Christian School (9.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Annunciation Catholic School (13.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
520 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
9.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Newport Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
8125 Hwy 70 East
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 617-7297
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 617-7297
11 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 40 students
Gramercy Christian School ![Gramercy Christian School Photo]( "Gramercy Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
8170 Highway 70
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
12 miles
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Catholic School
(Catholic)
246 E Main St
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-3137
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-3137
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
A Sea Of Learning
(Christian)
2410 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 240-2515
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 240-2515
16.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 81 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
520 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
9.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Newport Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
8125 Hwy 70 East
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 617-7297
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 617-7297
11 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 40 students
Gramercy Christian School ![Gramercy Christian School Photo]( "Gramercy Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
8170 Highway 70
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
12 miles
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7 East Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-2222
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-2222
19.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Village Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Village Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 577-1400
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 577-1400
20 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
520 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-2653
9.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Newport Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
8125 Hwy 70 East
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 617-7297
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 617-7297
11 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 40 students
Gramercy Christian School ![Gramercy Christian School Photo]( "Gramercy Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
8170 Highway 70
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-5199
12 miles
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Catholic School
(Catholic)
246 E Main St
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-3137
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-3137
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
A Sea Of Learning
(Christian)
2410 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 240-2515
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 240-2515
16.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 81 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Annunciation Catholic School
(Catholic)
246 E Main St
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-3137
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-3137
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
St. Egbert Catholic School
(Catholic)
1705 Evans Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-3418
17 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chosen Generation Christ. Academy
(Christian)
4114 Crepe Myrtle St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 342-4499
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 342-4499
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students
7 East Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-2222
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-2222
19.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Coastline Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2734 Commerce Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 467-4758
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 467-4758
21.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
8877.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Hunters Creek Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
8877.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
White Oak High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Piney Green Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
8877.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
8878.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Sand Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
868 Sand Ridge Road
Hubert, NC 28539
(910) 326-5199
Hubert, NC 28539
(910) 326-5199
8878.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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