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#138 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 34% of private schools
Friends School of Wilmington
Elementary School · Wilmington, NC
A private elementary school in Wilmington, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5814 CAMELLIA LN, Wilmington, NC 28409
- 8.7:1 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
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Where Friends School of Wilmington 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,004/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,241
Median home value
$382,900
Median rent
$1,445/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28409; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Masonboro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Winter Park Model ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Holly Tree ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Friends School of Wilmington is listed in Wilmington, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Friends School of Wilmington
Friends School of Wilmington is a private elementary school in Wilmington, NC, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friends School of Wilmington
What grades does Friends School of Wilmington serve?
Friends School of Wilmington serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Friends School of Wilmington?
Friends School of Wilmington has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends School of Wilmington?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends School of Wilmington is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends School of Wilmington rank in NC?
Friends School of Wilmington ranks #138 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Friends School of Wilmington's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends School of Wilmington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Friends School of Wilmington a private school?
Yes, Friends School of Wilmington is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Friends School of Wilmington a religious school?
Friends School of Wilmington has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Phone
- (910) 792-1811
- Area population (ZIP 28409)
- 35,013
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 28409; 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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