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Burnsville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 144 students in Burnsville, NC, 7% of all K-12 students in Burnsville, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Burnsville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Burnsville Private Schools (2026-27)

Arthur Morgan School Photo
Arthur Morgan School
Gr: 7-9 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School (Friends)
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
(2)
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Map of Genesis Academy, Inc.
Genesis Academy, Inc.
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
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Map of Yancey County Christian School
Yancey County Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Baptist
694 Tine Swamp Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-5034
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Burnsville, NC Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
144
Students
$32,113
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Burnsville)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
144 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
21%
24%
0.42
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
111 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
35 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
48%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,113
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,000
$5,559
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$16.07 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burnsville, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Burnsville, NC is Arthur Morgan School.
How many private schools are located in Burnsville?
3 private schools are located in Burnsville.
What percentage of students in Burnsville go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Burnsville are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burnsville?
100% of private schools in Burnsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Friends).

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