Asheville, North Carolina is home to two tradition boarding schools, each founded the same year, 1900.
Christ School, with 293 boys from throughout the United States and from around the world, sits on a beautiful 500-acre campus with a full complement of facilities.
Affilliated with the Episcopal Church, the School welcomes students all faiths.
Christ School is about place, it's about academic offerings, it's about athletic and extracurricular offerings, but, most importantly, it's about people.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Yearly Tuition: $31,295
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1900
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
302 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
11 students
Number of AP Courses
18 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,295
% on Financial Aid
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,342
Admissions Director
Palmer Straughn
Admissions Associate
Mike Payne
Endowment Size
$18.5 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Charles Wright '53 - Poet Laureate of the United States (2014-15)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Christ School cost?
Christ School's tuition is approximately $31,295 for private students.
What schools are Christ School often compared to?
Christ School is often viewed alongside schools like Asheville School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Christ School?
Christ School famous alumni include: Charles Wright '53.
What sports does Christ School offer?
Christ School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Winter Track. Christ School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.
What is Christ School's ranking?
Christ School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Christ School?
The application deadline for Christ School is Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Christ School is Arden Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Nativity Preschool & Kindergarten (1.5 miles away)
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1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
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(828) 254-6345
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(828) 254-6345
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(704) 366-5657
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
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(336) 759-7762
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 759-7762
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Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
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