Excellent
#5 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 1% of private schools
Grace Classical School
School · Jacksonville, NC
A private school in Jacksonville, NC serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
903 HENDERSON DR, Jacksonville, NC 28546
- 6.8:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Grace Classical School 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,552
Median home value
$212,200
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28546; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–11 | 0.0 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| LwcsPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| One World Montessori LlcPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–9 | 2.4 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Grace Classical School is listed in Jacksonville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Classical School
Grace Classical School is a private school in Jacksonville, NC, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Classical School
What grades does Grace Classical School serve?
Grace Classical School serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Grace Classical School?
Grace Classical School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Classical School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Classical School rank in NC?
Grace Classical School ranks #5 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Grace Classical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Classical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Classical School a private school?
Yes, Grace Classical School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Grace Classical School a religious school?
Grace Classical School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Onslow County
- Phone
- (910) 526-0718
- Area population (ZIP 28546)
- 48,122
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
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 28546; 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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