Penderlea Christian Academy in Willard, NC serves 49 students in kindergarten through 10th grade in a rural community setting.
The co–educational Christian school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 7 teachers on staff.
Tuition and affiliation details reflect its identity as a Christian elementary and secondary private school in rural North Carolina.
The school is located within 16 miles of several other private Christian and Catholic schools serving grades PK–12 in the Wilmington area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Penderlea Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Penderlea Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Penderlea Christian Academy is Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019) (15.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wilmington Christian Academy (15.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
15.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 72 students
1401 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
15.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,129 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
423 N. 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
25 S 3rd St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-7537
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-7537
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
217 South 4th St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
15.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 72 students
1401 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
15.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,129 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
423 N. 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3110 Randall Pkwy 1
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 343-3321
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 343-3321
17.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
Southeastern Autism Academy
Special Education School
3114 Randall Pkwy Suite 4
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-4586
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-4586
17.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
15.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 72 students
1401 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
15.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,129 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
423 N. 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
217 South 4th St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Wilmington Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2833 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 762-4224
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 762-4224
17 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1401 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 791-4248
15.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,129 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
423 N. 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-1565
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
25 S 3rd St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-7537
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-7537
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
217 South 4th St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-5491
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Topsail Montessori
Montessori School
301 Whitebridge Rd
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 319-0813
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 319-0813
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16337 Old Lake Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
8854.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Bacon's Way
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 655-1214
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 655-1214
8856.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 935 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2260 Achievement Ave Se
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 338-4178
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 338-4178
8856.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
927 Old Fayetteville Road Ne
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3030
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3030
8857.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1664 Lincoln Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3597
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3597
8858 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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