Private schools in Pender County, NC
3 schools across Hampstead, Rocky Point, Willard. About 192 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s Opportunity Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Topsail Montessori ✓ | PreK-4 | 38 |
| Coastal Learning Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Penderlea Christian Academy | K-12 | 154 |
Pender County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3
- Among North Carolina counties
- 48th most private schools of 87; 0% of the state’s 730
- Typical school
- 154 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Topsail Montessori, 38 students; Penderlea Christian Academy, 154 students
- Students per teacher
- 12.2 typical, 4.8 to 12.2 across 2 schools
- Programs
- 1 Montessori
- Association members
- 1, the American Montessori Society
- State program
- Scholarship, $3,574 to $7,942 per student, by household income
How Opportunity Scholarship works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship schools, list read October 26, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship, official page, read October 2, 2026.
Cities in and around Pender County
Neighboring counties
- New Hanover County (20)
- Duplin County (4)
- Onslow County (18)
- Brunswick County (7)
- Sampson County (7)
- Bladen County (2)
- Columbus County (2)
- Lenoir County (5)
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