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Best Fletcher Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 500 students in Fletcher, NC.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fletcher, NC include Captain Gilmer School and Veritas Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private elementary schools in Fletcher, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Fletcher Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Captain Gilmer School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
257 Doelger Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-8221
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Veritas Christian Academy
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Special Program Emphasis
(10)
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Of Fairview Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
646 Concord Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(518) 628-1188
Gr: K-8 | 53 students

Overview

This Town (Fletcher)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
500 Students
122,911 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
12,436 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
46%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1229
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,450
$12,465
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,800
$5,232
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
613 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
9,204 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
438 Students
74,607 Students
% White Students
87%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
34 Students
27,782 Students
% of Others Students
7%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Fletcher, NC?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fletcher, NC include Captain Gilmer School and Veritas Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fletcher?
3 private elementary schools are located in Fletcher.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fletcher?
100% of private elementary schools in Fletcher are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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