Best Henderson County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,265 students in Henderson County, NC (there are 26 public schools, serving 13,969 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
74% of private schools in Henderson County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Henderson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Captain Gilmer School
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Seventh Day Adventist
257 Doelger Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-8221
Map of Fletcher Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
185 Academy Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Veritas Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
(10)
Map of Academy At Trails Carolina
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
All-boys | Alternative School
555 Sky Valley Camp Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Map of Canongate Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
Catholic
4110 Hendersonville Rd Ste 10
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 712-8924
Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
127 Boyd Dr
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Map of Heritage Hall International School
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
1787 Dana Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 989-8465
Map of Imago Dei Classical Academy
Gr: K-9 | 30 students
Specialized Curriculum
2035 Jeffress Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 513-4966
Map of Immaculata Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
711 Buncombe St
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 693-3277
Map of Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2142 Jeffress Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 785-2319
Map of Montessori Country Day
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
1521 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-1011
(2)
Map of Mud Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
403 Rutledge Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 698-6306
Map of St. Gerard House (grotto 2)
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
705 Oakland St
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 693-4223
Map of Timbersong Academy - Bat Cave
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
All-boys
2420 Middle Fork Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 436-2200
Map of Upward Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
957 Upward Rd
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 388-5952
Map of The Way Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Christian
1315 Old Spartanburg Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 692-4977
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Henderson County, North Carolina

Henderson County Private Schools (Closed)

Hendersonville Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
708 South Grove Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 692-0556
Map of Lake House Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 22 students
All-girls | Special Education School
447 Lilly Pad Ln
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-2221
Map of Naturally Grown School
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
75 Bryson Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 393-5659

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
19 Schools
# Students
1,265 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
184 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1229
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,025
$13,292
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,800
$5,530
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
32 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
897 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
69%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
219 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
17%
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 Henderson County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Henderson County, NC include Captain Gilmer School, Veritas Christian Academy, and Fletcher Academy.
How many private schools are located in Henderson County?
16 private schools are located in Henderson County.
How diverse are private schools in Henderson County?
Henderson County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Henderson County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Henderson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Henderson County?
74% of private schools in Henderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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