Heritage Christian Academy

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

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 23%
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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,470 for elementary schools and $13,863 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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