Pungo Christian Academy serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Pungo Christian Academy is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pungo Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
246 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
4 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP English
AP GovernmentAP Us History
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
National Beta ClubRaiders for Christ
Student CouncilYearbook
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pungo Christian Academy often compared to?
Pungo Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Terra Ceia Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Pungo Christian Academy offer?
Pungo Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Pungo Christian Academy's ranking?
Pungo Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Pungo Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Pungo Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Pungo Christian Academy is Hope Mennonite School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Unity Christian Academy (26.6 miles away)
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4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
42.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
44.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
95.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
42.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
44.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
95.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
42.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
44.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
95.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4889 Old Tar Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3002
42.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1621 Greenville Blvd Sw
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-0939
44.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8
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Hope Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
9.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
Miracle Tabernacle Christian School
(Christian)
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
22.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Unity Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
26.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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(Christian)
200 Lee Landing Road
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
30.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Hope Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
9.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
Miracle Tabernacle Christian School
(Christian)
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
22.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Unity Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
26.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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(Christian)
200 Lee Landing Road
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
30.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Hope Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
680 Mainstem Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 935-5301
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
9.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
Miracle Tabernacle Christian School
(Christian)
201 Fairground Ln,
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
Weldon, NC 27890
(252) 536-2765
22.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Unity Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
26.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Pamlico Christian Academy ![Pamlico Christian Academy Photo - Our PurposeStudents: We nurture spirit and mind through daily worship, prayer, scripture study, and thorough instruction in the arts and sciences.Families: We partner with families through family groups, parent-run organizations, and social activities - sharing in corporate worship, work, and play.Community: We serve our community through local outreach, facility use, and spiritual and educational opportunities, encouraging lives of purpose, meaning, and accountability.]( "Pamlico Christian Academy Photo - Our PurposeStudents: We nurture spirit and mind through daily worship, prayer, scripture study, and thorough instruction in the arts and sciences.Families: We partner with families through family groups, parent-run organizations, and social activities - sharing in corporate worship, work, and play.Community: We serve our community through local outreach, facility use, and spiritual and educational opportunities, encouraging lives of purpose, meaning, and accountability.")
(Christian)
200 Lee Landing Road
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
30.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Unity Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
1501 Haw Branch Rd
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5083
26.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Pamlico Christian Academy ![Pamlico Christian Academy Photo - Our PurposeStudents: We nurture spirit and mind through daily worship, prayer, scripture study, and thorough instruction in the arts and sciences.Families: We partner with families through family groups, parent-run organizations, and social activities - sharing in corporate worship, work, and play.Community: We serve our community through local outreach, facility use, and spiritual and educational opportunities, encouraging lives of purpose, meaning, and accountability.]( "Pamlico Christian Academy Photo - Our PurposeStudents: We nurture spirit and mind through daily worship, prayer, scripture study, and thorough instruction in the arts and sciences.Families: We partner with families through family groups, parent-run organizations, and social activities - sharing in corporate worship, work, and play.Community: We serve our community through local outreach, facility use, and spiritual and educational opportunities, encouraging lives of purpose, meaning, and accountability.")
(Christian)
200 Lee Landing Road
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
Grantsboro, NC 28560
(252) 745-0462
30.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
3111 Golden Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-0037
39.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
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(Catholic)
2606 E. 5th St.
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-3529
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-3529
40 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
40.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
8944.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 S King Street
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
8946.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
8948.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6341
8948.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Us Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
8949.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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