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Best 28806 North Carolina Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,252 students in 28806, NC (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,933 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 Asheville School, Eliada Academy, and Emmanuel Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private schools in 28806, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of the Nazarene).

Top-Ranked 28806 North Carolina Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Asheville School
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360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Eliada Academy
Special Education School
2 Compton Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 575-2522
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Emmanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
51 Wilburn Pl
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 281-8182
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Tuition listed
1 School Rd
Montessori School
1 School Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 259-9880
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Asheville Waldorf School
531 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 575-2557
Gr: PK-7 | 121 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nazarene Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
385 Hazel Mill Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-9713
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
The New Classical Academy
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Alternative School
(1)
671 Sand Hill Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 225-1993
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rainbow Community School
Rainbow Community School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
574 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 258-9264
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Temple Baptist School
(Baptist)
985 1/2 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
(843) 425-1712
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 28806 North Carolina

28806, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Light Of Wisdom School (Closed 2019)
Alternative School
2 Science Of Mind Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-2325
Gr: NS-5 | 9 students
New City Christian School (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
216 Shelburne Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-8173
Gr: K-5 | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 28806, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in 28806, NC include Asheville School, Eliada Academy, and Emmanuel Lutheran School.
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 Baptist and Church of the Nazarene).

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