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Best Transylvania County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 263 students in Transylvania County, NC (there are , serving 3,734 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in Transylvania County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 263
  • Average Tuition: $17,013
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Transylvania County, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 263
  • Average Tuition: $17,013
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Transylvania County, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Transylvania County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

The Outdoor Academy Photo
The Outdoor Academy
Gr: 10-11 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
43 Hart Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
(20)
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Map of Anchor Baptist Academy
Anchor Baptist Academy
Gr: K-11 | 13 students
Baptist
3232 Hendersonville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-7610
(1)
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Bethany Christian School Photo
Bethany Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
135 Bert Lane Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9815
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Map of Calvary Baptist Mission Academy
Calvary Baptist Mission Academy
Gr: K-12
Baptist
100 Cemetery Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-3818
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Mountain Sun Community School Photo
Mountain Sun Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
299 Andante Lane
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 885-2555
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearTransylvania County Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
263 Students
137,049 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202566179179
202455171172
202352169174
202241173185
202141166180
202041157171
201936162175
201836158172
201736175180
201632172178
201525164167
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% Average Students of Color
7%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20257%24%34%
20247%23%34%
20237%23%33%
20227%21%33%
20217%21%32%
20207%20%32%
20196%20%31%
20186%19%31%
20179%21%32%
20169%21%32%
201514%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20257:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20196:110:112:1
20186:110:112:1
20176:110:112:1
20165:110:112:1
20155:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202562%47%55%
202462%47%54%
202362%48%54%
202262%47%54%
202162%48%54%
202062%47%54%
201962%46%53%
201862%45%53%
201762%44%53%
201662%42%52%
201562%43%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025131515
2024131515
2023131515
2022101515
2021101515
2020101515
2019101515
2018101515
2017101515
201691515
201561515
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,013
$13,292

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$17,013$13,414$15,012
2024$15,383$11,105$13,254
2023$15,117$10,360$12,626
2022$17,250$9,667$12,187
2021$17,250$9,687$11,800
2020$13,225$9,867$11,512
2019$13,225$9,799$11,293
2018$13,225$9,218$11,017
2017$13,225$8,839$10,708
2016$10,875$8,755$10,356
2015$19,500$9,160$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202530%30%34%
202429%28%34%
202329%28%34%
202227%27%33%
202127%27%33%
202027%25%32%
201927%24%31%
201827%21%30%
201727%21%30%
201627%20%29%
201528%20%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,998
$5,530

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$6,998$5,515$7,073
2024$6,998$5,459$6,930
2023$6,998$5,483$6,469
2022$3,498$4,974$6,289
2021$3,498$4,960$6,055
2020$3,498$5,013$5,921
2019$3,498$5,020$5,795
2018$3,498$4,398$5,456
2017$3,498$4,773$5,319
2016$2,498$4,840$5,105
2015$3,250$4,885$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
88%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.540.580.65
20240.540.580.65
20230.510.580.65
20220.380.560.64
20210.380.550.64
20200.370.540.64
20190.500.530.63
20180.500.530.63
20170.500.510.61
20160.470.510.61
20150.520.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
9,647 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20221%7%7%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%8%
20192%7%7%
20182%7%7%
20172%6%7%
20162%7%7%
20153%7%8%
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# White Students
121 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
45%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202545%59%52%
202455%60%52%
202360%59%52%
202277%62%54%
202177%63%54%
202077%64%54%
201959%64%56%
201859%65%56%
201759%66%58%
201666%66%58%
201566%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 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
135 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
51%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202551%25%26%
202441%24%26%
202337%26%25%
202218%25%25%
202118%24%25%
202018%22%24%
201939%23%24%
201839%22%23%
201739%23%22%
201632%23%22%
201519%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Transylvania County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Transylvania County, NC is The Outdoor Academy.
How many private schools are located in Transylvania County?
5 private schools are located in Transylvania County.
How diverse are private schools in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Transylvania County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Transylvania County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Transylvania County?
60% of private schools in Transylvania County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Transylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?

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