For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 3 students in Avery County, NC (there are , serving 1,981 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Avery County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
草榴社区 Schools in Avery County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
Gr: K-12 Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Rainbow Christian Academy
(Christian)
2221 Blevins Creek Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 387-0799
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 387-0799
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students
Overview
This County (Avery County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
3 Students
136,591 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$13,164
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
96 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Avery County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Avery County, NC.
What percentage of students in Avery County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Avery County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
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