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Hendersonville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 531 students in Hendersonville, NC, 6% of all K-12 students in Hendersonville, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
55% of private schools in Hendersonville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hendersonville, NC (2026-27)

Map of Academy At Trails Carolina
Academy At Trails Carolina
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
All-boys | Alternative School
555 Sky Valley Camp Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
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Map of Faith-covenant Christian Academy
Faith-covenant Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Christian
Po Box 6852
Hendersonville, NC 28793
(828) 290-5532
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Map of Heritage Hall International School
Heritage Hall International School
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
1787 Dana Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 989-8465
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Map of Immaculata Catholic School
Immaculata Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
711 Buncombe St
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 693-3277
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Map of Montessori Country Day
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)
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Map of Mud Creek Christian School
Mud Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
403 Rutledge Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 698-6306
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Map of St. Gerard House (grotto 2)
St. Gerard House (grotto 2)
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
705 Oakland St
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 693-4223
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Map of Stoney Mountain Christian Academy
Stoney Mountain Christian Academy
Gr: 4-10 | 7 students
Baptist
3301 Asheville Hwy
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 692-2944
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Map of Timbersong Academy - Bat Cave
Timbersong Academy - Bat Cave
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
All-boys
2420 Middle Fork Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 436-2200
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Map of The Way Christian Academy
The Way Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Christian
1315 Old Spartanburg Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 692-4977
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Map of Wild Oak Independent School
Wild Oak Independent School
Gr: K-6 | 19 students
Alternative School
1181 Broyles Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 620-1091
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Hendersonville, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Hendersonville Christian School Photo
Hendersonville Christian School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
708 South Grove Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 692-0556
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Hendersonville, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+120.0% (+6 schools) 10-yr
531
Students
+37.6% (+145 students) 7-yr
$6,325
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
-26.8% (-11.0 pp) 5-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-1.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hendersonville)
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
880 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHendersonville, NC Total Schools
202511
202411
20238
20225
20215
20206
20195
20185
20155
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Private schools up 6 in Hendersonville, rising from 5 in 2019 to 11 in 2025.
# Students
531 Students
137,480 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202548179179
202448171172
202350169174
202256173185
202156166180
202056157171
201977162175
201877158172
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Private-school size down 29 students in Hendersonville, from 77 in 2018 to 48 in 2025, while state and national averages were 179 and 179 in 2025.
% Students of Color
30%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2020-2025)

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202530%24%34%
202430%23%34%
202343%23%33%
202041%20%32%
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0.64
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.640.580.65
20240.640.580.65
20230.680.580.65
20220.670.560.64
20210.670.550.64
20200.670.540.64
20190.590.530.63
20180.590.530.63
20150.300.500.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20201%4%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
72 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202513%5%9%
202413%5%9%
202321%4%9%
202220%3%8%
202120%3%9%
202018%3%9%
20197%3%8%
20187%3%8%
20156%2%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%7%7%
20242%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20221%7%7%
20211%7%7%
20202%7%8%
20191%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
275 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
50%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202550%59%52%
202450%60%52%
202344%59%52%
202235%62%54%
202135%63%54%
202043%64%54%
201940%64%56%
201840%65%56%
201583%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
179 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202532%25%26%
202432%24%26%
202330%26%25%
202241%25%25%
202141%24%25%
202035%22%24%
201949%23%24%
201849%22%23%
20158%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
64 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearHendersonville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20258:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20237:110:111:1
20227:110:111:1
20217:110:111:1
20207:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,325
$12,013
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hendersonville, NC?
11 private schools are located in Hendersonville, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Hendersonville?
Hendersonville private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Hendersonville go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Hendersonville are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hendersonville?
55% of private schools in Hendersonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Hendersonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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