Nazarene Christian School

Nazarene Christian School is a private, non-profit Christian Preschool
We strive for a safe, secure learning environment in our preschool, and academic excellence and growth of the whole student in our elementary school.
At the same time, our primary purpose, as a ministry of Asheville First Church of the Nazarene, is to spread the gospel, or the good news the God loves us.
In all of our programs, we strive to provide a safe, quality environment where growth and learning can take place to their fullest, and where each child and adult is shown love and respect.
Our mission is to work with the home and the church to provide a strong foundation spiritually, academically and physically in a loving nurturing environment, in preparation for continued success as exemplary Christian citizens.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
35
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 24%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$195 per week

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Let the Church of the Nazarene be true to its commission; not great and elegant buildings; but to feed the hungry and clothe the naked and wipe away the tears of sorrowing, and gather jewels for His diadem.'
  • Nazarene Christian School is a private, non-profit Christian Preschool . We strive for a safe, secure learning environment in our preschool, and academic excellence and growth of the whole student in our elementary school. At the same time, our primary purpose, as a ministry of Asheville First Church of the Nazarene, is to spread the gospel, or the good news the God loves us. In all of our programs, we strive to provide a safe, quality environment where growth and learning can take place to their fullest, and where each child and adult is shown love and respect. Our mission is to work with the home and the church to provide a strong foundation spiritually, academically and physically in a loving nurturing environment, in preparation for continued success as exemplary Christian citizens.
Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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