Guiding Light Academy (2026 Profile)

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Guiding Light Academy

3270 E Darden Rd
Faison, NC 28341

Tel: (910) 249-3939

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Guiding Light Academy in Faison, NC, serves 15 co鈥揺d students from kindergarten through sixth grade in a rural setting.

The school is affiliated with the Church of Christ and operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1, supported by three teachers.

Approximately 40% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting community demographics.

As a small rural elementary school, Guiding Light Academy provides education focused on early and middle elementary grade levels.

Nearby private schools include New Life Christian Academy and Spirit Of Life Christian Academy, both within 10 miles and offering broader grade ranges.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Church of Christ

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 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).