Asheville Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 711 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Jul. 1 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Asheville Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Asheville Christian Academy
Pre-K	34
Kind	47
1	40
2	35
3	45
4	41
5	61
6	58
7	54
8	58
9	61
10	78
11	56
12	43

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1958

Campus Size

53 acres

School Motto

Christ in Everything

Student Body

Total Students

711 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average SAT score

1330

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP ArtAP Biology

AP Calculus AB/BCAP Chemistry

AP Environmental ScienceAP Language & Composition

AP Literature & CompositionAP Music Theory

AP PhysicsAP Psychology

AP SpanishAP Statistics

AP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jul. 1 / Aug. 1 / rolling

Tuition Notes

See www.ashevillechristian.org for detailed tuition information.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Brenton Benware

Admissions Associate

Beth Hedrick

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Weightlifting

School Mascot

The Lions

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Battle of the BooksChess Club

Habitat for HumanityMu Alph Theta (Math Honors Society)

National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society

Student Government

Arts and Music Programs:

Jazz BandTheater Production

Tri M Music Honor Society

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Ultimate Frisbee

School Notes

Asheville Christian Academy provides a gospel-centered education to students from Christian families in the Asheville and surrounding areas.
A highly trained and relational teaching staff works to instill a passion for learning in our students.
And while we are a college preparatory school, we also emphasise the importance of preparing students to follow God's calling for their lives, whether it leads to the business world or the mission field.
We are a non-denominational school with a rich heritage of Biblical integration and faith tradition.
Students are equipped to follow Christ.

Asheville Christian Academy seeks to minister to the intellectual, physical, spiritual and social need of its students. The course of study combines the best classical liberal arts and modern form and content with an authentic biblical worldview. Teachers and students working together are key to creating a school culture that values excellence, hard work, brotherly love and a vision for the future. Developing students who love learning, think deeply and communicate effectively is a hallmark of Asheville Christian Academy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Asheville Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Asheville Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Asheville Christian Academy offer?

Asheville Christian Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Asheville Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Asheville Christian Academy's ranking?

Asheville Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Asheville Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Asheville Christian Academy is Jul. 1 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jul. 1 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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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).