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Arden Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 455 students in Arden, NC, 21% of all K-12 students in Arden, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Arden, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Arden Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Arden Christian School
Arden Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 33 students
Baptist
2568 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-0704
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Christ School Photo
Christ School
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 17
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
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Map of Nativity Preschool & Kindergarten
Nativity Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2425 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-8381
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Arden, NC Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
455
Students
$33,818
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arden)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
455 Students
137,057 Students
% Students of Color
21%
24%
0.60
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
31 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
250 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
55%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
141 Students
34,452 Students
% of Others Students
31%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
13,713 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,818
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,342
$5,559
Average Endowment Size
$18.5 million
$16.29 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Arden, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Arden, NC include Christ School and Arden Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Arden?
3 private schools are located in Arden.
What percentage of students in Arden go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Arden are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arden?
100% of private schools in Arden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

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