Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Imago Dei Classical Academy
About the School
- Imago Dei Classical Academy in Mills River, NC, serves 30 co–ed students from kindergarten through 9th grade in a suburban setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 8 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Approximately 30% of the student body represents racial diversity.
- The academy offers elementary and secondary programs with a special academic emphasis and operates under an "Other" orientation affiliation.
- Located in a large suburb, the school provides an option for families seeking small class sizes in the Mills River area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Imago Dei Classical Academy?
The application deadline for Imago Dei Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Imago Dei Classical Academy is Canongate Catholic High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Veritas Christian Academy (4.5 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2142 Jeffress Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 785-2319
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-6 | 19 students
Alternative School
1181 Broyles Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 620-1091
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
Catholic
4110 Hendersonville Rd Ste 10
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 712-8924
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Seventh Day Adventist
257 Doelger Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-8221
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
185 Academy Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
Catholic
4110 Hendersonville Rd Ste 10
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 712-8924
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
185 Academy Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 33 students
Baptist
2568 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-0704
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 4-10 | 7 students
Baptist
3301 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 692-2944
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2142 Jeffress Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 785-2319
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-6 | 19 students
Alternative School
1181 Broyles Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 620-1091
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Seventh Day Adventist
257 Doelger Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-8221
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 33 students
Baptist
2568 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-0704
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2425 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-8381
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
1521 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-1011
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
711 Buncombe St
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 693-3277
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11839 Rosman Hwy
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
8874.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167 Rosman School Rd
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
8876.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
749 Pickens Hwy
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4284
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4284
8876.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Old Rosman Hwy
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
8876.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Old River Road
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3448
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3448
8876.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
School Reviews
Endorse Imago Dei Classical Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,577 for elementary schools and $13,925 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Related School Videos
4:35
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (NC):
- Blue Ribbon (19)
- All-girls (11)
- All-boys (17)
- Montessori (66)
- Daycare / Preschools (513)
- Summer School Programs (112)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (5)
- Special Education (41)
- Alternative (52)
- ADD/ADHD Support (141)
- Online Schools (9)
- Religiously Affiliated (521)
- School Membership Associations (499)
- Schools with famous alumni (56)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: