This ministry was birthed through the vision of the late Rev. Earl Garnett, who desired to see a place where children and young people receive a quality academic education supplemented with sound, Biblical principles.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,150
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
W.E. Garnett Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We offer a grant! Check out our website to see if you qualify!
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Bible Quiz
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Music Lessons, Singing
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
- W.E. Garnett Christian Academy is a ministry of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church. This ministry was birthed through the vision of the late Rev. Earl Garnett, who desired to see a place where children and young people receive a quality academic education supplemented with sound, Biblical principles. Unfortunately, this ministry did not become a reality until after his passing. Upon its opening in the fall of 1987, Garnett Christian Academy has been a successful, fully operating Kindergarten through 12th grade program, serving Wilson & surrounding counties for more than 33 years.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does W.E. Garnett Christian Academy cost?
W.E. Garnett Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $4,150 for private students.
What schools are W.E. Garnett Christian Academy often compared to?
W.E. Garnett Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Community Christian School, Greenfield School by visitors of our site.
What sports does W.E. Garnett Christian Academy offer?
W.E. Garnett Christian Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
What is W.E. Garnett Christian Academy's ranking?
W.E. Garnett Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for W.E. Garnett Christian Academy?
The application deadline for W.E. Garnett Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed W.E. Garnett Christian Academy also viewed these schools: Community Christian School, Greenfield School and Wilson Christian Academy.
The nearest high school and elementary school to W.E. Garnett Christian Academy is Community Christian School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Building Blocks Montessori School (1.8 miles away)
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Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: K-12 | 442 students 2.3 miles 5160 Packhouse Rd
Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 399-1376
Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 399-1376
2.3
K-12
442
Grades: PK-12 | 339 students 4.8 miles 3351 Nc Highway 42 W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8046
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8046
4.8
PK-12
339
Wilson Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: K-12 | 460 students 4.8 miles 1820 Airport Blvd W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8064
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8064
4.8
K-12
460
School Reviews
5 8/24/2019
This is a good school in many ways, but parents need to understand that their child is not receiving an accredited education. Upon graduation, if your child wants to attend certain colleges, their high school diploma will essentially be worthless because GCA is not an accredited institution. I was never told this nor were my peers and I did not find this out until years after graduation. If it was not for my local community colleges, I would never have been able to earn the degrees that I currently have. Think twice about sending your child here if you want them to receive a quality accredited education because, in today's world, a high-school diploma with Accreditation is simply a basic necessity.
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