For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 2,826 students in Buncombe County, NC.
The top ranked private high schools in Buncombe County, NC include Christ School, Odyssey Community School and Asheville Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked Buncombe County Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Asheville Christian Academy![Asheville Christian Academy Photo]( "Asheville Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 711 students
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Grades: PK-12
| 612 students
Christ School![Christ School Photo]( "Christ School Photo")
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Grades: 8-12
| 293 students
Mount Pisqah Academy![Mount Pisqah Academy Photo]( "Mount Pisqah Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
75 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
90 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-3653
Grades: PK-12
| 134 students
Arden Christian School
(Baptist)
2568 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-0704
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-0704
Grades: 2-12
| 33 students
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Grades: 5-10
| 25 students
Canterbury Classical School
(Christian)
Po Box 16981
Asheville, NC 28816
(828) 515-4015
Asheville, NC 28816
(828) 515-4015
Grades: K-10
| 73 students
Eliada Academy
Alternative School
2 Compton Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-5356
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-5356
Grades: 2-12
| 31 students
Glory Tabernacle Academy
(Christian)
1221 Sweeten Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-0750
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-0750
Grades: 1-11
| 40 students
Montford Hall
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Mt. Sheba Christan Academy
(Baptist)
20 Old Jupiter Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1417
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1417
Grades: 5-12
| 20 students
Reynolds Mountain Christian Acadeny
(Christian)
20 Reynolds Mountain Blvd
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 645-8053
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
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3712
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
Timbersong Academy
All-girls
531 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 484-9946
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 484-9946
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Timbersong Black Mountain
All-girls | Alternative School
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Grades: 4-10
| 32 students
Buncombe County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montessori Elementary School of Asheville (Closed 2021)
Montessori School
235 Weaverville Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 367-0259
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 367-0259
Grades: 1-6
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Buncombe County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Buncombe County, NC include Christ School, Odyssey Community School and Asheville Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Buncombe County, NC?
17 private high schools are located in Buncombe County, NC.
How diverse are private high schools in Buncombe County, NC?
Buncombe County, NC private high schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
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