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Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Wilmington, North Carolina · Grades K to 8 · Wilmington Preparatory Academy
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About Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Wilmington Preparatory Academy is a public charter school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 91 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Wilmington. There are about 7.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (11.8 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 47 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in New Hanover County.
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School facts
| Address | 134 Cinema Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (910) 799-6776 |
| School district | Wilmington Preparatory Academy |
| Grades | K to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 91 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 11.8 |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, midsize, New Hanover County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370014102927). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Wilmington Preparatory Academy serve?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy serves kindergarten through grade 8.
How many students attend Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy reported 91 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
About 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 91 students and 11.8 teachers in federal data.
Is Wilmington Preparatory Academy a public or charter school?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is Wilmington Preparatory Academy in?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy is part of Wilmington Preparatory Academy.
Where is Wilmington Preparatory Academy located?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy is at 134 Cinema Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. The phone number is (910) 799-6776.
How many other schools are near Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
There are 47 other schools within 5 miles of Wilmington Preparatory Academy in our directory.
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