For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 41 students in Black Mountain, NC (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,163 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Black Mountain, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Black Mountain, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Gr: 5-10 | 25 students
Black Mountain Montessori
Montessori School
101 Carver Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8571
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8571
Gr: K-3 | 16 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Black Mountain)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
41 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$13,164
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
39 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
80%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3 Students
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
6%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Black Mountain, NC?
2 private schools are located in Black Mountain, NC.
What percentage of students in Black Mountain go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Black Mountain are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
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