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First Wesleyan Christian School

208a S. Church St.
Gastonia, NC 28054

www.fwcsfwcs.org

First Wesleyan Christian School serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

The student:teacher of First Wesleyan Christian School is 20:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Methodist.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 299 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

First Wesleyan Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1971

Student Body

Total Students

299 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

First Wesleyan Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

First Wesleyan Christian School, Attention Lisa Mills

Source: Verified school update

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First Wesleyan Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for First Wesleyan Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 10/7/2018

The school has awesome staff and they treat you like family

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Laisha

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Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 299 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $10,573 for elementary schools and $11,845 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).