28806 North Carolina Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,213 students in 28806, NC (there are 14 public schools, serving 7,043 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 28806, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 28806, NC include Emmanuel Lutheran School, Asheville School, and Eliada Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in 28806, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,213
  • Average Tuition: $28,313
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View 28806 North Carolina School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,213
  • Average Tuition: $28,313
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View 28806 North Carolina School Trends

Top Ranked 28806 North Carolina Private Schools (2026-27)

Asheville School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 29
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Map of Eliada Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Special Education School
2 Compton Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 575-2522
Map of Emmanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
51 Wilburn Pl
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 281-8182
(2)
Map of 1 School Rd
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1 School Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 259-9880
Map of Asheville Waldorf School
Gr: PK-7 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
531 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 575-2557
Map of Nazarene Christian School
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
385 Hazel Mill Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-9713
The New Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School
671 Sand Hill Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 225-1993
(1)
Rainbow Community School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
574 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 258-9264
(10)
Map of Temple Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students
Baptist
76 Hawkins Lane
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3712
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28806, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Light Of Wisdom School
Gr: NS-5 | 9 students
Alternative School
2 Science Of Mind Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-2325
New City Christian School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
216 Shelburne Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-8173

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 28806, NC?
The top ranked private schools in 28806, NC include Emmanuel Lutheran School, Asheville School, and Eliada Academy.
How many private schools are located in 28806?
9 private schools are located in 28806.
How diverse are private schools in 28806?
28806 private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in 28806 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 28806 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 28806?
33% of private schools in 28806 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Church of the Nazarene).

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