Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Yearly Tuition: $6,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Bethel Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Yearly Tuition: $6,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
School Notes
- Bethel Christian Academy (BCA) is a Christ-centered K12 Christian school located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
- As a ministry of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, BCA exists to partner with families in providing a quality education founded upon biblical truth, academic excellence, and Christian character.
- Since its founding, BCA has been committed to developing students spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Students receive daily biblical instruction, participate in weekly chapel services, and are challenged to view every subject through a Christian worldview.
- BCA offers: Accredited Christian education for grades K12. Low student-to-teacher ratios. Weekly chapel services.
- Nationally standardized testing -Iowa Test of Basic Skills, and the ACT.
- Competitive athletic programs in volleyball, basketball, baseball and golf.
- Graduation Requirements Aligned with North Carolina Standards.
- A safe, family-oriented environment.
- Opportunity Scholarship participation if needed.
- Bethel Christian Academy is a member of the North Carolina Christian School Association (NCCSA) and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
- Students are encouraged to pursue excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership.
- Located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, BCA serves families from Avery, Mitchell, Yancey, McDowell, and surrounding counties.
- Today, enrollment continues to grow as families seek a strong academic program combined with a distinctly Christian education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bethel Christian Academy cost?
Bethel Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.
What sports does Bethel Christian Academy offer?
Bethel Christian Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Bethel Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Bethel Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bethel Christian Academy is Altapass Christian School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spruce Pine Montessori School (3.5 miles away)
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Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students
Baptist
50 Altapass Trl
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School (Friends)
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students
Christian
2221 Blevins Creek Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 387-0799
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students
Baptist
50 Altapass Trl
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School (Friends)
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students
Christian
2221 Blevins Creek Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 387-0799
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Baptist
694 Tine Swamp Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-5034
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students
Baptist
50 Altapass Trl
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School (Friends)
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students
Christian
2221 Blevins Creek Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 387-0799
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Baptist
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Union Street
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 Mtn Heritage Hs Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6103
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6103
8927.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Massachusetts Ave
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
8929.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Burnsville School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
8929.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
8929.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 South Toe School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-4321
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-4321
8930.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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