Top 3 Best Asheville Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 2,511 students in Asheville, NC.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Asheville, NC include Carolina Day School, The New Classical Academy and Hanger Hall School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
53% of private elementary schools in Asheville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Asheville Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Carolina Day School
Carolina Day School Photo
(1)
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Grades: PK-12
| 612 students
Hanger Hall School
Hanger Hall School Photo
All-girls
64 W T Weaver Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 258-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
The New Classical Academy
The New Classical Academy Photo - We spend at least an hour outside each day (weather permitting), playing traditional group games and inventing new ones, running, exploring, and more.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
671 Sand Hill Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 225-1993
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Odyssey Community School
Odyssey Community School Photo - Read. Write. Publish. Our elementary students write, edit, and publish their own creative works.
(1)
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Grades: PK-12
| 134 students
Asheville Catholic School
(Catholic)
12 Culvern St
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-7896
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Asheville Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
531 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 575-2557
Grades: PK-7
| 184 students
Canterbury Classical School
(Christian)
Po Box 16981
Asheville, NC 28816
(828) 515-4015
Grades: K-10
| 73 students
Eliada Academy
Alternative School
2 Compton Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-5356
Grades: 2-12
| 31 students
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
51 Wilburn Pl
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 281-8182
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
French Broad River Academy
French Broad River Academy Photo - Our mission: to build character and integrity for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership. To accomplish the mission, our students have daily opportunities to experience, challenge, failure, and earned success in a supportive environment.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
1990 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 348-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Glory Tabernacle Academy
(Christian)
1221 Sweeten Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-0750
Grades: 1-11
| 40 students
Light Of Wisdom School
Alternative School
2 Science Of Mind Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-2325
Grades: NS-5
| 9 students
New City Christian School
New City Christian School Photo
(Christian)
216 Shelburne Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-8173
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
Providence Christian Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
48 Woodland Hills Rd
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 658-8964
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rainbow Community School
(9)
574 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 258-9264
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Reynolds Mountain Christian Acadeny
(Christian)
20 Reynolds Mountain Blvd
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 645-8053
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Temple Baptist School
(Baptist)
985 1/2 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3712
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
235 Weaverville Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 367-0259
Grades: 1-6
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Asheville, NC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Asheville, NC include Carolina Day School, The New Classical Academy and Hanger Hall School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Asheville, NC?
17 private elementary schools are located in Asheville, NC.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Asheville, NC?
Asheville, NC private elementary schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Asheville, NC?
53% of private elementary schools in Asheville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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