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Best Arden Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 335 students in Arden, NC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Arden, NC include Arden Christian School and Christ School.
100% of private high schools in Arden, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Arden Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arden Christian School
(Baptist)
2568 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-0704
Gr: 2-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
Christ School
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All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Arden)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
335 Students
97,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
10,206 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
48%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,818
$13,855
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,342
$6,366
Average Endowment Size
$18.5 million
$32.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
2,537 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,683 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
31 Students
7,284 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
240 Students
61,195 Students
% White Students
72%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
432 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
31 Students
21,521 Students
% of Others Students
9%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
17 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Arden, NC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Arden, NC include Arden Christian School and Christ School.
How many private high schools are located in Arden?
2 private high schools are located in Arden.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Arden?
100% of private high schools in Arden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

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