Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School in Waynesville, NC offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 6 in a suburban community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 12 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by one teacher.
Affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools, the school provides faith–based education aligned with Seventh Day Adventist principles.
Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity, with 75% of students representing students of color.
Located in a large suburb, the school serves families seeking a small, religiously affiliated elementary education in the Waynesville area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School?
The application deadline for Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School is Haywood Christian Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc (2.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
566 S. Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
The Academy At Soar ![The Academy At Soar Photo]( "The Academy At Soar Photo")
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
5.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
The Academy At Soar ![The Academy At Soar Photo]( "The Academy At Soar Photo")
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
5.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mount Pisqah Academy ![Mount Pisqah Academy Photo]( "Mount Pisqah Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
75 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
16.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
The Academy At Soar ![The Academy At Soar Photo]( "The Academy At Soar Photo")
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
5.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
1955 Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3835
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3835
16 miles
Gr: K-7 | 74 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
566 S. Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
60 Water Dam Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
Asheville Pisgah Christian School ![Asheville Pisgah Christian School Photo]( "Asheville Pisgah Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
90 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-3255
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-3255
18.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Smokey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
884 Us Hwy 441n
Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-5535
Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-5535
8876.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
130 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
8877.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
200 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030
8877.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Jackson Co Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
8879.3 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Smoky Mountain High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Smoky Mountain Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
8879.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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