For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 116 students in Pender County, NC (there are 18 public schools, serving 9,593 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Pender County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Pender County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Pender County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Penderlea Christian Academy
(Christian)
4875 Cora''''s Grove Rd
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 259-9899
Grades: K-10
| 49 students
Topsail Montessori
Montessori School
301 Whitebridge Rd
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 319-0813
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 319-0813
Grades: PK-7
| 67 students
Pender County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Pender County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Pender County, NC.
What percentage of students in Pender County, NC go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Pender County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pender County, NC?
50% of private schools in Pender County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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