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Avery County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 3 students in Avery County, NC (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,981 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Avery County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Avery County (2026-27)

Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12
Sports: 4
Baptist
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
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Map of Rainbow Christian Academy
Rainbow Christian Academy
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students
Christian
2221 Blevins Creek Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 387-0799
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
3 Students
137,480 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$12,013

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
96 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Avery County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Avery County, NC.
What percentage of students in Avery County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Avery County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Avery County?
100% of private schools in Avery County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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