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Candler Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 282 students in Candler, NC, 8% of all K-12 students in Candler, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Candler, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Candler Private Schools (2026-27)

Asheville Pisgah Christian School Photo
Asheville Pisgah Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
90 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-3255
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Mount Pisgah Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
75 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
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Candler, NC Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
282
Students
$13,180
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Candler)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
282 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
33%
24%
0.46
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
29 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
223 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
23 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,180
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$5,559
Average Endowment Size
$21 million
$16.07 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Candler, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Candler, NC include Mount Pisgah Academy and Asheville Pisgah Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Candler?
2 private schools are located in Candler.
What percentage of students in Candler go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Candler are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Candler?
100% of private schools in Candler are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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