Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Altapass Christian School
About the 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)
School Rankings
Altapass Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1925
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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Altapass Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Tri-county Christian School by visitors of our site.
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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The nearest high school and elementary school to Altapass Christian School is Bethel Christian Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spruce Pine Montessori School (3.1 miles away)
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Distance: 602.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2900 W Loras Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-1876
Distance: 602.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2900 W Loras Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-1876
Distance: 602.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2900 W Loras Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-1876
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12
Sports: 4
Baptist
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School (Friends)
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12
Sports: 4
Baptist
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School (Friends)
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Baptist
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Distance: 15.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
694 Tine Swamp Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-5034
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12
Sports: 4
Baptist
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School (Friends)
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Baptist
225 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7729
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Union Street
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
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(828) 669-2645
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(828) 669-5217
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-5217
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(828) 682-2202
8923.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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