Arden Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Arden Christian School in Arden, NC, serves co–ed students in grades 2 through 12 in a suburban setting with a Baptist orientation.
The school was founded in 1900 and has an enrollment of 33 students, with 9 students in grades K–12.
Tuition is $36,340 per year, and the school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 33:1.
Arden Christian School follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum and identifies with other religious affiliations.
The campus covers 500 acres in a large suburban community near Arden, NC.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 33 students
Yearly Tuition: $36,340
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Arden Christian School
5	6
8	3
Ungraded	24

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Year Founded

1900

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Campus Size

500 acres

Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

33:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (School of Tomorrow) (ACE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,340

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Application URL

Online Application

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How much does Arden Christian School cost?

Arden Christian School's tuition is approximately $36,340 for private students.

What is Arden Christian School's ranking?

Arden Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Arden Christian School?

The application deadline for Arden Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Buncombe County, NC is $17,328 for elementary schools and $29,159 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buncombe County, NC is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).