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#191 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 47% of private schools

Walton Academy

Elementary School

1515 E ARLINGTON BLVD, Greenville, NC 27858

Private

Enrollment

77

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#191 of 404

In Greenville

#4 of 7

public schools

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Walton Academy

6.4/10

Elementary School in Greenville · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Walton Academy

Walton Academy is a private elementary school in Greenville, NC. Walton Academy serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Walton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it comparesOn par with NC schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 77 students, Walton Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Walton Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Walton Academy compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Greenville, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
This School
vs
14.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
77
This School
vs
463
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50.6% vs 0%
Black 13% vs 0%
Asian 9.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.3% vs 0%
Walton Academy Greenville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Walton Academy (this school) 6.4
Elmhurst Elementary 5.5
Wintergreen Primary 7.1
Vidant Health
Eastern Elementary 7.4
Wintergreen Intermediate 8.8
Innovation Early College High 6.1
ECU Community School 9.5
South Greenville Elementary 6.4
Wahl Coates Elementary 5.0
Sadie Saulter 4.7
PCS Early College High School 8.3
Lakeforest Elementary 7.3
Belvoir Elementary 7.7
Pactolus 6.7
Chicod 8.9
Falkland Elementary 4.8
Northwest Elementary 6.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 53%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 77
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 50.6%
Native American 22.1%
Black 13.0%
Asian 9.1%
Pacific Islander 3.9%
Hispanic 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1515 E ARLINGTON BLVD, Greenville, NC 27858

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Walton Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ECU Community School (rated 9.5/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wintergreen Intermediate (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Eastern Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Greenville, see our Greenville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
THE GREENVILLE LEARNING CENTER Greenville 0.6 mi 5.4
E B Aycock Middle Greenville 1.0 mi 5.4
POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC H S Greenville 1.0 mi 7.9
Winterville Charter Academy Winterville 1.4 mi 7.3
Elmhurst Elementary Greenville 1.6 mi 5.5
Wintergreen Primary Greenville 1.8 mi 7.1
C M Eppes Middle Greenville 1.9 mi 5.1
Vidant Health Greenville 1.9 mi
Eastern Elementary Greenville 1.9 mi 7.4
Wintergreen Intermediate Greenville 2.0 mi 8.8
Innovation Early College High Greenville 2.2 mi 6.1
Junius H Rose High Greenville 2.0 mi 6.6
Wahl Coates Elementary Greenville 2.4 mi 5.0
South Greenville Elementary Greenville 2.3 mi 6.4
ECU Community School Greenville 2.3 mi 9.5
ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Greenville 2.5 mi 5.6
Sadie Saulter Greenville 2.9 mi 4.7
THIRD STREET ACADEMY Greenville 3.2 mi 5.7
CHRIST COVENANT SCHOOL Winterville 3.3 mi 6.0
D H Conley High Greenville 3.5 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27858 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,915

Median Home Value

$233,200

Median Rent

$1,042/mo

Population

56,258

College Educated

45.7%

Homeownership

43.7%

Avg Commute

19 min

Poverty Rate

21.5%

Median Age

26.4

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PEACE ROSE MONTESSORI Wilmington, NC 6.4
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HILLSBOROUGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hillsborough, NC 6.5
HOPE ACADEMY GSO Greensboro, NC 6.5
Herbin Metz Education Center Greensboro, NC 6.3
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Winston-Salem, NC 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Walton Academy

What grades does Walton Academy serve?

Walton Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Walton Academy?

Walton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Walton Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Walton Academy rank in NC?

Walton Academy ranks #191 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Walton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Walton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Walton Academy a private school?

Yes, Walton 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 Walton Academy a religious school?

No, Walton Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
77
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Pitt County

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