Private school, other religious
Ephesus Jr Academy
Winston Salem, NC · Grades PK to 8 · 33 students
Can a 529 pay for Ephesus Jr Academy?
Yes. Federal law lets a 529 plan pay tuition at a private, public or religious elementary or secondary school, up to $20,000 a year per student. Ephesus Jr Academy is a private school serving grades pk to 8, so its tuition is the kind of cost this covers.
What a 529 can pay
- Tuition, up to $20,000 a year per student
- Curriculum, books and instructional materials
- Tutoring and classes outside the home
- Fees for SAT, ACT, AP and other exams
- Online educational materials
- Educational therapies for a student with a disability
What it can’t
- Registration, application and building fees
- Activity, field trip and technology fees
- Uniforms, sports and extracurriculars
- School meals and transportation
- Aftercare and summer camps
Ask Ephesus Jr Academy which of its charges are billed as tuition. Fees added to a tuition bill are not always covered.
What North Carolina does with it
The tax rule is your state of residence’s, so this applies if you live in North Carolina.
No difference reported for K-12 tuition in North Carolina
As of January 2026, North Carolina is not listed as treating K-12 tuition differently from federal law. State rules change, and a deduction you took for contributing can have its own conditions.
General information, not tax advice. Source: Saving for College, which states conform to federal 529 law (Jan. 2026). How it works
Plan and track Ephesus Jr Academy costs
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- Berean Christian SchoolGrades K to 12
- Calvary Day SchoolGrades PK to 12
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic SchoolGrades PK to 8
- Rise AcademyGrades K to 3
- Salem AcademyGrades 9 to 12
- Salem Montessori SchoolGrades K to 2
- St. Johns Lutheran SchoolGrades PK to 5
School details: Winston Salem, NC · Private (other religious) · Grades PK to 8. Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (2021-22). General information, not tax advice.