Heritage Christian Academy, established in January 2008, is an interdenominational Christian school serving grades pre-kindergarten through eighth.
Located in Sylva, N.C., Heritage Christian Academy has small class rooms and offers a Christ-based education and training for the development of well-rounded students.
Students at Heritage Christian Academy are not only challenged on an intellectual level, but also at a spiritual level through a Christ-centered, Bible-based curriculum.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: CHALLENGING HEARTS AND MINDS FOR CHRIST
- Heritage Christian Academy, established in January 2008, is an interdenominational Christian school serving grades pre-kindergarten through eighth. Located in Sylva, N.C., Heritage Christian Academy has small class rooms and offers a Christ-based education and training for the development of well-rounded students. Students at Heritage Christian Academy are not only challenged on an intellectual level, but also at a spiritual level through a Christ-centered, Bible-based curriculum.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Heritage Christian Academy often compared to?
Heritage Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Victory Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Heritage Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Heritage Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Heritage Christian Academy vs. Victory Christian School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Heritage Christian Academy is Victory Christian School (8.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Christian School
(Baptist)
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
60 Water Dam Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
12 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
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Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
13.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy
(Baptist)
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Christian School
(Baptist)
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
12 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
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Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
13.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Macon County Juvenile School
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
15.3 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
18.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Christian School
(Baptist)
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
60 Water Dam Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
12 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
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
13.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy
(Baptist)
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Christian School
(Baptist)
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
60 Water Dam Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 359-6401
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
Grace Christian Academy
(Baptist)
495 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 438-7920
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 21 students
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
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Trimont Christian Academy
(Christian)
98 Promise Ln
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-6756
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-6756
17.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Macon Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77 Siler Farm Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2002
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2002
8862.6 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Swain County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
8862.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Swain County West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4142 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
8862.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Cartoogechaye Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3295 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
8862.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Bartram Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Union School Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-1277
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-1277
8863 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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