Wilmington Preparatory School Tuition 2026
Annual tuition: $16,700/year — 35% above national avg . Located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
How Wilmington Preparatory School Compares
Wilmington Preparatory School tuition is 63% above North Carolina avg.
Tuition by Grade Level
K–12 Total Cost Projection
At $16,700/year with 4% annual tuition increases, sending one child through K–12 at Wilmington Preparatory School would cost approximately:
Estimate assumes 13 years (K–12) at 4% annual increase. Actual costs vary — contact the school for current rates. Use our calculator for your state's average →
School Information
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Affiliation
- Independent
- Grades Offered
- PK–12
- Enrollment
- 1,086 students
- School Type
- Independent
- Data Source
- NCES PSS 2021–22
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wilmington Preparatory School tuition cost?
Wilmington Preparatory School charges $16,700/year in 2026 — 35% above the national average of $12,350/year national average. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey.
What is the total cost of attending Wilmington Preparatory School from K–12?
At the current tuition of $16,700/year with 4% annual increases, the projected K–12 total for Wilmington Preparatory School is approximately $277,668. This estimate assumes tuition increases at the historical 3–5% annual rate for private schools.
How does Wilmington Preparatory School tuition compare to other North Carolina private schools?
Wilmington Preparatory School's tuition of $16,700/year is $6,450 above the North Carolina private school average of $10,250/year. This places it among the higher-cost private schools in North Carolina.
Does Wilmington Preparatory School offer financial aid?
Most private schools, including independent private schools, offer need-based financial aid. Nationally, about 27% of private school students receive aid averaging 48% of tuition. Contact Wilmington Preparatory School's admissions office directly for current aid availability and application requirements.
Tuition data sourced from the NCES Private School Universe Survey 2021–22. Figures represent reported or estimated annual tuition. Actual costs may vary — contact the school directly for current tuition, fees, and financial aid information. Data last updated March 2026.