Altapass Christian School

Altapass Christian School in Spruce Pine, NC offers education for grades 2 through 12 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 10 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 2 teachers.
Founded in 1925, Altapass Christian School is among the oldest private schools in North Carolina.
The co–educational program follows an Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum with a Baptist religious affiliation.
Tuition and enrollment sizes position Altapass Christian as a small, rural Christian K–12 private school option in Spruce Pine.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NC School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Year Founded
1925

Student Body

Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Altapass Christian School's ranking?
Altapass Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Altapass Christian School?
The application deadline for Altapass Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NC School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,445 for elementary schools and $13,859 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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