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#297 of 404 private schools in NC
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
Middle School · Wilmington, NC
A private middle school in Wilmington, NC serving grades 4th – 8th.
6201 MYRTLE GROVE RD, Wilmington, NC 28409
- 13:1 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 Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences 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
- Bike 27Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Innovative AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 1.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Charles P Murray MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 899 | Compare → |
| Cape Fear AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 669 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences is listed in Wilmington, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences is a private middle school in Wilmington, NC, serving approximately 82 students in grades 4th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
What grades does Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences serve?
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences?
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences rank in NC?
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences ranks #297 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences a private school?
Yes, Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences 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 Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences a religious school?
No, Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- New Hanover County
- Phone
- (910) 392-3139
- 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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