Christ School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Christ School

500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704

Tel: (828) 684-6232

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Asheville, North Carolina is home to two tradition boarding schools, each founded the same year, 1900.

Christ School, with 293 boys from throughout the United States and from around the world, sits on a beautiful 500-acre campus with a full complement of facilities.

Affilliated with the Episcopal Church, the School welcomes students all faiths.

Christ School is about place, it's about academic offerings, it's about athletic and extracurricular offerings, but, most importantly, it's about people.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NC School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 302 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,295
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Christ School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1900

School Calendar

Campus Size

500 acres (200 ha)

Student Body

Total Students

302 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

11 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

18 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 10 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,295

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% on Financial Aid

42%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$17,342

Admissions Director

Palmer Straughn

Admissions Associate

Mike Payne

Endowment Size

$18.5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

ClimbingCross Country

FootballFreestyle Skiing

GolfKayaking

LacrosseMountain Biking

MountaineeringSnowboarding

SoccerSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Winter Track

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School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Charles Wright '53 - Poet Laureate of the United States (2014-15)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Christ School cost?

Christ School's tuition is approximately $31,295 for private students.

What schools are Christ School often compared to?

Christ School is often viewed alongside schools like Asheville School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Christ School?

Christ School famous alumni include: Charles Wright '53.

What sports does Christ School offer?

Christ School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Winter Track. Christ School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Christ School's ranking?

Christ School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Christ School?

The application deadline for Christ School is Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NC School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 302 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,295
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Buncombe County, NC is $17,876 for elementary schools and $28,244 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buncombe County, NC is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).