Education Information

Entrance Requirements

  • A child entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 16.
  • A valid birth certificate must be presented at the time of registration.
  • Each child entering kindergarten must have a physical examination, conducted by certified health-care professionals, including hearing and vision screening, and complete medical history.

The following immunizations are required by N.C. law before a child can enter school:

  • 5 DPT shots (diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus). If the fourth dose is on or after the 4th birthday, the fifth dose is not required.
  • 4 polio immunizations. If the third dose is after the 4th birthday, the fourth dose is not required.
  • 1 measles immunization, on or after the 1st birthday.
  • 1 Rubella (German measles) immunization.
  • 1 mumps immunization.
  • 1 HiB immunization.
  • Medical exemption must state in writing a specific reason why a certain vaccine should not be given to a child.

Public Schools

New Hanover County Schools
6410 Carolina Beach Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-763-5431
www.nhcs.k12.nc.us

Brunswick County Schools
35 Referendum Dr.
Bolivia, NC 28422
910-253-2900
www.brunswickcountyschools.org

Pender County Schools
925 Penderlea Hwy.
Burgaw, NC 28425
910-259-2187
www.edline.net/pages/Pender_County_Schools

Private Schools

Cape Fear Academy
Grades PK-12
3900 S. College Rd, Wilmington
910-791-0287
www.capefearacademy.org

Myrtle Grove Christian School
Grades K-8
3705 S. College Rd., Wilmington
910-392-5209
www.newhorizonselementary.org

Roger Bacon Charter Day School
Grades K-8
7055 Bacon's Way, Leland
910-655-1214
www.rogerbacon.net

Southport Christian School
Grades PK-5
8070 River Rd. SE, Southport
910-457-5060

Friends School of Wilmington
Age 18 months-Grade 8
350 Peiffer Ave., Wilmington
910-792-1811
910-791-8221
www.fsow.org

St. Mark Catholic School
Grades K-8
1013 Eastwood Rd., Wilmington
910-392-0720 x230
www.stmarkcatholicschool.org

St. Mary Catholic School
Grades K-8
217 S. Fourth St., Wilmington
910-762-5491
www.thestmaryparrish.org/school_frame.htm

Wilmington Christian Academy
Grades K-12
1401 N. College Rd., Wilmington
910-791-4248
www.wilmingtonchristian.com

Colleges and Universities

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-962-3000
www.uncw.edu.com

Cape Fear Community College
411 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-362-7000

Brunswick Community College
50 College Rd.
Supply, NC 28462
800-754-1050
www.brunswick.cc.nc.us

Miller-Motte Technical College
5000 Market St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-392-4660
www.miller-motte.com

Shaw University-Wilmington campus
224 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-763-9091
www.shawuniversity.edu

Mount Olive College-Wilmington campus
1422 Commonwealth Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28403
800-300-7478
www.moc.edu

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