Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington is an inspiring charter school that opened in August, 2013.  We replicate our three sister schools in the Classical Charter Schools of America network – leaders among charter schools for a quarter-century.  This tuition-free, open enrollment K-5 school is conveniently located at 507 North Sixth Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 in the former Peabody Elementary building.

The four schools in the CCS-America network enroll more than 2,700 students in grades k through 8 and are widely recognized as compelling choices to conventional public education.  They are consistently the highest-scoring schools in their respective counties. The primary goal for our schools is to provide a safe and secure environment for students to be challenged daily to perform at high levels of achievement. The certified and highly qualified teaching staff is experienced in delivering proven curricula that produce high scores in the early grades.

CCS-Wilmington provides free breakfast and lunch to those who qualify, and operates on a year-round school calendar with drop-off from 7:30 for classes beginning promptly at 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM.  After-school care is available from 3:00 to 5:30 for homework, tutoring, and activities.  Explore our web site, take the video tour, and enroll your child today.

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School News- 3/11/2026

School News- 3/11/2026

  NC Office of Charter Schools Praises CCS-Whiteville On February 25, the NC Office of Charter Schools (OCS) visited and toured CCS-Whiteville. Brandi Gill and Julie Whetzel,...

School News- 2/25/2026

School News- 2/25/2026

  CCS-America Spelling Bee On February 18th, the CCS-Leland auditorium hosted the annual CCS-America Spelling Bee! Students who won both their classroom and grade-level spelling...

School News- 2/11/2026

School News- 2/11/2026

NC Universities Embrace Classical Choice Classical charter students get an admission edge By Jessica Lopez, Dean of Classical Humanities A college admissions test measuring...

School News- 1/28/2026

School News- 1/28/2026

CCS-Wilmington Walks in MLK Parade Every year, on the third Monday in January, our country honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with MLK Day. The City of...

CCS Wilmington Virtual Tour

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🌟Staff Spotlight🌟

Meet Ms. Sprankle, the Kindergarten Teacher Assistant at CCS-Wilmington! Ms. Sprankle joined the CCS-America family in 2024 and jumped right in to creating personal relationships with every student she meets. She makes learning fun and finds ways to make her students smile and feel comfortable.

We’re thankful to have her at CCS-Wilmington!! 😊💙

*Be sure to check out tomorrow's CCS-America newsletter, which will feature her spotlight!✨
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♟️Last day of Chess Club Year 3!♟️

Our members worked hard this year and celebrated their success with certificates.

Thank you to Mr. Tally and Mrs. Lafave for coaching these students and teaching them the game of chess!🌟😊
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We are getting close to Spring Break, which means CCS-W Spring Camp is on the way!!! We have field trips and activities planned for your students. Don't forget to sign up today!! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Messer at 910-785-8149. ... See MoreSee Less

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