Charter School in Wilmington, NC

​Coastal Preparatory Academy is a K-8th grade, tuition-free public charter school that was established in 2017 located in Wilmington, NC. We are in New Hanover County close to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center off of Scotts Hill Medical Drive & Hwy 17.  We are dedicated to improving the lives of our students by providing authentic learning experiences in a collaborative, nurturing environment that will build a foundation for students’ success in school and in life.

We would love to have you and your child visit our campus to learn how we create an atmosphere filled with teachers who care, how our curriculum engages students to learn, and how your child is treated like family.  Schedule your charter school tour in Wilmington, NC today by clicking the button below. 

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Enriching Academics

The curriculum at Coastal Prep is focused on project-based learning and includes the proven Core Knowledge Sequence that has an emphasis on grammar and logic. The Core Knowledge study includes world history, American history, geography, language arts, science, music, visual arts, and mathematics. 

Character Building 

C itizenship
O pen-mindedness
M anners and Teamwork
P ersistence
A ccountability
S ervice-oriented actions
S cholarship
We believe in educating the whole child. Our school uses the acronym COMPASS to highlight the strong character traits we desire and cultivate in our scholars. These lessons are carried from our classroom to your home. 

Before & After School

Parents can choose from an affordable in-house before/after school program Alphabest or an offsite after school program. We have a partnership with the YMCA and Port City Gymnastics who both pick up students at our school.

In-Person and Virtual Options Available 

The Coastal Preparatory Academy values the health and safety of the staff and students at all times. Currently, daily temperature checks, face masks, social distancing, daily cleaning/ sanitizing/disinfecting, nanoseptic self-cleaning sleeves on all door handles, following all StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit (K-12) and CDC guidelines are implemented each day at the Coastal Preparatory Academy.  
Lower School 
Upper School
Coastal Prep’s K-8 campus is located in Wilmington, NC on Pandion Drive, 1 mile from  (NHRMC) New Hanover Regional Medical Center. As a tuition-free public charter school, your family does not have to be located in our district to attend. We accept students from New Hanover County, Pender, Brunswick, Onslow, and Bladen Counties. ​

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What makes our Charter School unique?

  • Real-World Connected Lessons
  • Responsive Classrooms that focus on the strong relationship between academic success and social-emotional learning
  • Blended Digital Learning​

Charter School Online Application

How do I enroll my child at Coastal Prep?
  • To apply for enrollment, the parent or legal guardian must complete the application.
  • You will be notified when your child is offered a seat or placed on our waitlist. You may log into the parent portal to view status at any time.
  • Once your student is offered a seat and you will accept, your enrollment will be confirmed upon completion of the enrollment packet.