Public School in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Career Readiness Academy

Public School

Wilmington, NC

Career Readiness Academy at Mosley offers career-technical education and Drivers Education within New Hanover County Schools.

  • Students seeking career readiness and career-technical courses
  • Students seeking driver education through a school program
  • New Hanover County students needing public-school transcripts, scholarships, or testing information

International School at Gregory

Public School

Wilmington, NC

International School at Gregory provides international school education within New Hanover County Schools and publishes grade-specific assessment schedules.

  • families seeking an international school within a public-school district
  • students and families needing access to published school testing and assessment schedules

Wilmington Preparatory Academy

Public School

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Wilmington, North Carolina.

  • Families seeking tuition-free public charter education in Wilmington
  • Students needing pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade schooling
  • Families interested in a year-round academic calendar

Laney High School

Public School

Wilmington, NC

E. A. Laney High School serves Wilmington students with STEM, AFJROTC, career and technical education, and organized college-visit programming.

  • Wilmington families seeking a public high school
  • Students interested in STEM programming
  • Students seeking AFJROTC or career and technical education

New Hanover County Schools

Public School

Wilmington, NC

Dale K. Spencer Building supports New Hanover County Schools with 28 CTE pathways and dual-enrollment opportunities through UNCW and CFCC.

  • Students seeking career and technical education pathways
  • Students pursuing International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement coursework
  • Students seeking dual enrollment through UNCW or Cape Fear Community College

Wilminton Academy

Public School

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Wilmington, North Carolina.

  • Families seeking tuition-free public charter education in Wilmington
  • Students needing pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade schooling
  • Families interested in a year-round academic calendar

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FAQ

Do these public schools charge tuition?

Wilmington Preparatory Academy is explicitly identified as a tuition-free public charter school. The available information identifies New Hanover County Schools and Laney High School as public schools but does not list specific fees.

Which option offers high school education?

Laney High School serves high-school students, and New Hanover County Schools provides countywide K-12 education. Wilmington Preparatory Academy serves only pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

What advanced or career-focused programs are available?

New Hanover County Schools reports 28 career and technical education pathways, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses, and dual enrollment through UNCW and Cape Fear Community College. Laney also offers STEM, AFJROTC, and career-technical education.

Which school uses a year-round calendar?

Wilmington Preparatory Academy's calendar runs from July through May and includes three-week breaks.

Can I still apply to Career Readiness Academy?

The available enrollment information says its application window is currently closed, so families should check the academy or New Hanover County Schools for the next application period.