What types of schools are available in Wilmington, North Carolina?

Wilmington, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Wilmington, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Wilmington, North Carolina?

There are 44 schools in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 24,968 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Wilmington?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Wilmington, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 44 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

24,968

Total Students

Across Wilmington

13.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

44 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,243 students at Emsley A Laney High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Murrayville Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

225 Mabee Way, Wilmington, NC 28411

1802 S 15Th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

The International School At Gregory

publicmiddleK-8

1106 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401

American Leadership Academy-Coastal

charter schoolhighK-11

1135 Pandion Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411

Cape Fear Center For Inquiry

charter schoolmiddleK-8

2525 Wonder Way, Wilmington, NC 28401

Wilmington Preparatory Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

134 Cinema Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Island Montessori Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

6339 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

Classical Charter Schools Of Wilmington

charter schoolelementaryK-5

507 N 6Th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy

publicmiddleK-8

813 Nixon Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Wilmington School Of The Arts

charter schoolmiddleK-7

1306 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington, NC 28403

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2900 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

John J Blair Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

6510 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405

A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/Des

publicelementaryK-5

2150 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28405

Forest Hills Global Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

602 Colonial Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem

publicelementaryK-5

6701 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28405

Bradley Creek Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

6211 Greenville Loop, Wilmington, NC 28409

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

401 S 10Th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Sunset Park Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

613 Alabama Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401

2700 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina is home to 44 schools serving over 24,968 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilmington, North Carolina?

There are 44 schools in Wilmington, serving 24,968 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Wilmington?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Wilmington include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Wilmington?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Wilmington is 13.7:1.

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