Guiding Light Academy in Faison, NC, serves 15 co鈥揺d students from kindergarten through sixth grade in a rural setting.
The school is affiliated with the Church of Christ and operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1, supported by three teachers.
Approximately 40% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting community demographics.
As a small rural elementary school, Guiding Light Academy provides education focused on early and middle elementary grade levels.
Nearby private schools include New Life Christian Academy and Spirit Of Life Christian Academy, both within 10 miles and offering broader grade ranges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guiding Light Academy?
The application deadline for Guiding Light Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Guiding Light Academy is New Life Christian Academy (9.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spirit Of Life Christian Academy (10.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
2605 Southeast Blvd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
9.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
The Point Christian Academy
(Christian)
102 E College St
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
16.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 57 students Tuition listed
Mintz Christian Academy ![Mintz Christian Academy Photo - Elementary and upper school buildings]( "Mintz Christian Academy Photo - Elementary and upper school buildings")
(Christian)
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
19.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pathway Christian Academy ![Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus]( "Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus")
(Christian)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
22.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
2605 Southeast Blvd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
9.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
The Point Christian Academy
(Christian)
102 E College St
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
16.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 57 students Tuition listed
Mintz Christian Academy ![Mintz Christian Academy Photo - Elementary and upper school buildings]( "Mintz Christian Academy Photo - Elementary and upper school buildings")
(Christian)
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
19.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pathway Christian Academy ![Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus]( "Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus")
(Christian)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
22.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
2605 Southeast Blvd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
9.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
The Point Christian Academy
(Christian)
102 E College St
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
16.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 57 students Tuition listed
Mintz Christian Academy ![Mintz Christian Academy Photo - Elementary and upper school buildings]( "Mintz Christian Academy Photo - Elementary and upper school buildings")
(Christian)
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
19.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pathway Christian Academy ![Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus]( "Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus")
(Christian)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
22.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Pathway Christian Academy ![Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus]( "Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus")
(Christian)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
22.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Childrens House Of Goldsboro
Montessori School
1112 Parkway Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-6831
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-6831
23.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Wayne Montessori School
Montessori School
103 Newhare Dr.
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-0051
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 734-0051
23.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students
1601 Edgerton St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-1931
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-1931
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 2
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12059 Hwy 210 S
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
8902.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Butler Island Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
8904.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 West Pleasant Street
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
8904.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Lakewood School Rd
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5171
8905.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E. College Street
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
Salemburg, NC 28385
(910) 525-5547
8905.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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