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#367 of 404 private schools in NC

Providence Preparatory Academy

School · Wilmington, NC

A private school in Wilmington, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.

Private

702 EASTWOOD RD, Wilmington, NC 28403

  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,231.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment138
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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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The neighborhood

Where Providence Preparatory 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
  • Transit 13Minimal Transit
  • Bike 70Very 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

$50,988

Median home value

$337,600

Median rent

$1,293/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.3%
Hispanic4.3%
Two or More2.9%
Black1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilmington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6PK–122.1 mi730Compare →
Southeastern Autism AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4K–122.8 mi32Compare →
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1PK–123.7 mi100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Providence Preparatory Academy is listed in Wilmington, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Providence Preparatory Academy

Providence Preparatory Academy is a private school in Wilmington, NC, serving approximately 138 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Providence Preparatory Academy

What grades does Providence Preparatory Academy serve?

Providence Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.

How many students attend Providence Preparatory Academy?

Providence Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Providence Preparatory Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Providence Preparatory Academy rank in NC?

Providence Preparatory Academy ranks #367 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Providence Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Providence Preparatory Academy a private school?

Yes, Providence Preparatory Academy 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 Providence Preparatory Academy a religious school?

Providence Preparatory Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
138
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
New Hanover County
Area population (ZIP 28403)
40,292
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
29.7
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 28403; 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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