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#225 of 404 private schools in NC
Cape Fear Academy
School · Wilmington, NC
A private school in Wilmington, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3900 S COLLEGE RD, Wilmington, NC 28412
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where Cape Fear Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,004/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,396
Median home value
$342,600
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Autism AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cape Fear Academy is listed in Wilmington, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cape Fear Academy
Cape Fear Academy is a private school in Wilmington, NC, serving approximately 669 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cape Fear Academy
What grades does Cape Fear Academy serve?
Cape Fear Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Cape Fear Academy?
Cape Fear Academy has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape Fear Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape Fear Academy is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cape Fear Academy rank in NC?
Cape Fear Academy ranks #225 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Cape Fear Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cape Fear Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cape Fear Academy a private school?
Yes, Cape Fear Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cape Fear Academy a religious school?
No, Cape Fear Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 669
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- New Hanover County
- Phone
- (910) 791-0287
- Area population (ZIP 28412)
- 42,452
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28412; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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