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Haywood County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 347 students in Haywood County, NC (there are 16 public schools, serving 7,180 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
83% of private schools in Haywood County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Haywood County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
(4)
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The Academy At Soar
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
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Map of Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
119 Hampshire Dr
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 926-3316
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Map of First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
566 S. Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
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Haywood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
(3)
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Map of St. Joseph Academy
St. Joseph Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Catholic
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
347 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
73%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
48%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,305
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
31%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58
# 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
10 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
170 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
46%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
184 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
50%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Haywood County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Haywood County, NC is Bethel Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Haywood County?
6 private schools are located in Haywood County.
How diverse are private schools in Haywood County?
Haywood County private schools are approximately 73% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Haywood County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Haywood County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Haywood County?
83% of private schools in Haywood County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Haywood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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