For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 116 students in Pender County, NC.
50% of private elementary schools in Pender County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Pender County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Penderlea Christian Academy
(Christian)
4875 Cora''''s Grove Rd
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
Gr: K-10 | 49 students
Topsail Montessori
Montessori School
301 Whitebridge Rd
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 319-0813
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 319-0813
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students Tuition listed
Pender County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Life Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School (Christian)
15965b Us Highway 17 N
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-9558
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-9558
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Overview
This County (Pender County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
116 Students
123,441 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
12,496 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$12,584
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
613 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,204 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
68 Students
74,607 Students
% White Students
59%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
42 Students
28,425 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Pender County, NC?
2 private elementary schools are located in Pender County, NC.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pender County?
50% of private elementary schools in Pender County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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