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Wrightsville Beach Elementary

Grades: K-5
Students: 263
Type: Public
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 274:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
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New Hanover County School District
220 Coral Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-3171
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Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
NA
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
9/10
Student Growth

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Strong school that offers unique marine science curriculum.
Posted by a parent on 8/3/2025
What an incredible experience!! We feel so lucky to have spent our elementary years at this fantastic school!
Posted by a parent on 7/10/2020
WBS is a great school that is fully supported by the community it serves. The PTA is very involved with the kids and the faculty.Our two sons are happy to go to school each day. It is a very safe learning environment. They have access to a marine biology class and kayaks to experience it all.
Posted by a parent on 1/24/2016
WBS is a fine public school with a great staff. But, it is overcrowded, with more children in mobile units and rented space at the church down the street than in the actual school; some staff have offices in the cafeteria. It is a shame that this district has an elementary school that is so far behi
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Posted by a parent on 9/26/2014
WB School is fine. But not the school for any kids that are not completely typcial and average. I have 2 children that went there for 2 years, my kids are AIG (gifted) and have some needs in other ways too. The school was just not the place for them. It thrives on the average, typical child. There a
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Posted by a parent on 5/9/2012
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Wrightsville Beach schools - Wrightsville Beach Elementary is located at 220 Coral Drive, Wrightsville Beach NC 28480. Wrightsville Beach Elementary is in the New Hanover County School District. Wrightsville Beach Elementary is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.

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