Swannanoa Valley Montessori School focuses on the montessori approach to child centered learning by creating an environment where children feel secure, supported, and stimulated.
We believe in the child in each dream, in each mind and in each individual, through nurturing confidence, self-motivation and co-operation we promote community awareness and enthusiasm for life long learning. We wish to help children become individuals who respect themselves, other beings and the world in which they live.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
School Notes
- School Motto: 'The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.' — Dr. Maria Montessori
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Black Mountain Montessori cost?
Black Mountain Montessori's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Black Mountain Montessori?
The application deadline for Black Mountain Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Black Mountain Montessori is Asheville Christian Academy (3.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Learning Community School ![The Learning Community School Photo]( "The Learning Community School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1220 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3080
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3080
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Timbersong Academy - Bat Cave
All-boys
2420 Middle Fork Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 436-2200
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 436-2200
9.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
10.6 miles
Gr: 5-10 | 25 students
Trinity Of Fairview Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
646 Concord Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(518) 628-1188
Fletcher, NC 28732
(518) 628-1188
11 miles
Gr: K-8 | 53 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Timbersong Academy - Bat Cave
All-boys
2420 Middle Fork Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 436-2200
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 436-2200
9.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
10.6 miles
Gr: 5-10 | 25 students
Glory Tabernacle Academy
(Christian)
1221 Sweeten Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-0750
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-0750
11.4 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 40 students
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Learning Community School ![The Learning Community School Photo]( "The Learning Community School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1220 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3080
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3080
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Timbersong Academy - Bat Cave
All-boys
2420 Middle Fork Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 436-2200
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 436-2200
9.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
10.6 miles
Gr: 5-10 | 25 students
Trinity Of Fairview Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
646 Concord Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(518) 628-1188
Fletcher, NC 28732
(518) 628-1188
11 miles
Gr: K-8 | 53 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 711 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
38 Sycamore Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0505
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 281-0505
11.4 miles
Gr: NS | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Asheville Catholic School ![Asheville Catholic School Photo]( "Asheville Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Asheville Montessori School
Montessori School
15 Julia St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 645-3433
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 645-3433
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Enka High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5000
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5000
8896.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hominy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 665-0619
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 665-0619
8896.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Enka Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
8896.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Enka Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Asheville Commerce Parkway
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 255-1380
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 255-1380
8897.5 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
8897.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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