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Best Haywood County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Haywood County Private Schools (2026)

Bethel Christian Academy Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHaywood County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
347 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202569179179
202464171172
202363169174
202268173185
202168166180
202064157171
201964162175
201864158172
201746175180
201663172178
201576164167
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% Average Students of Color
73%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202573%24%34%
202433%23%34%
202313%23%33%
20223%21%33%
20216%21%32%
202013%20%32%
201917%20%31%
201817%19%31%
201714%21%32%
201614%21%32%
201514%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20257:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20208:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
201714:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202580%47%55%
202382%48%54%
202297%47%54%
202197%48%54%
202097%47%54%
201997%46%53%
201897%45%53%
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Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025101515
202491515
202391515
202291515
202181515
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202581113
202421012
202321011
202231011
202131011
202031011
201931011
201831011
201731010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,305
$13,306

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$28,979$13,414$15,012
2024$73,575$11,105$13,254
2023$7,735$10,360$12,626
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Average % on Financial Aid
90%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202590%30%34%
202325%28%34%
202225%27%33%
202125%27%33%
202015%25%32%
201915%24%31%
201815%21%30%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.540.580.65
20240.540.580.65
20230.510.580.65
20220.510.560.64
20210.510.550.64
20200.510.540.64
20190.520.530.63
20180.520.530.63
20170.510.510.61
20160.510.510.61
20150.520.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20251%7%7%
20241%7%7%
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# White Students
170 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
46%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202546%59%52%
202450%60%52%
202356%59%52%
202253%62%54%
202153%63%54%
202054%64%54%
201952%64%56%
201852%65%56%
201756%66%58%
201653%66%58%
201551%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 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
184 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
50%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHaywood County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202550%25%26%
202446%24%26%
202343%26%25%
202247%25%25%
202147%24%25%
202046%22%24%
201946%23%24%
201846%22%23%
201743%23%22%
201645%23%22%
201547%21%21%
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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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