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Best Buncombe County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 2,832 students in Buncombe County, NC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Buncombe County, NC include Carolina Day School, Christ School, and Asheville Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
53% of private high schools in Buncombe County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Buncombe County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arden Christian School
(Baptist)
2568 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-0704
Gr: 2-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Asheville School
Asheville School Photo - Asheville School is for those who dare to be extraordinary. It is a privilege to learn and live at Asheville School, a small and special enclave among ancient mountains.
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Carolina Day School
Carolina Day School Photo - Seniors and Juniors ring the bell before the Upper School Awards Ceremony
(1)
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ School
Christ School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Eliada Academy
Special Education School
2 Compton Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 575-2522
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Mount Pisqah Academy
Mount Pisqah Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
75 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Odyssey Community School
Odyssey Community School Photo - Read. Write. Publish. Our elementary students write, edit, and publish their own creative works.
(2)
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Timbersong Black Mountain
All-girls | Alternative School
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Gr: 4-10 | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Asheville Academy For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School
(1)
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Gr: 5-10 | 25 students
Glory Tabernacle Academy
(Christian)
1221 Sweeten Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-0750
Gr: 1-11 | 40 students
Montford Hall
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Mt. Sheba Christan Academy
(Baptist)
20 Old Jupiter Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1417
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
Reynolds Mountain Christian Acadeny
(Christian)
20 Reynolds Mountain Blvd
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 645-8053
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Baptist School
(Baptist)
985 1/2 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
(843) 425-1712
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students
Timbersong Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
531 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-1919
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Buncombe County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Science Of Mind Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-2325
Gr: NS-5 | 9 students
235 Weaverville Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 367-0259
Gr: 1-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
216 Shelburne Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-8173
Gr: K-5 | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Providence Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
(African Methodist Episcopal)
48 Woodland Hills Rd
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 658-8964
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students

Overview

This County (Buncombe County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,832 Students
97,588 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
356 Teachers
10,209 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1202
(Out of 1600)
1210
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,244
$13,855
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$846
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,436
$6,366
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$39.67 million
$32.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
93 Students
2,537 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
3,684 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
164 Students
7,289 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
2,227 Students
61,221 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
432 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
258 Students
21,526 Students
% of Others Students
9%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Buncombe County, NC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Buncombe County, NC include Carolina Day School, Christ School, and Asheville Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Buncombe County?
16 private high schools are located in Buncombe County.
How diverse are private high schools in Buncombe County?
Buncombe County private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Buncombe County?
53% of private high schools in Buncombe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Buncombe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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