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Madison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 53 students in Madison County, NC (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,103 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
75% of private schools in Madison County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Madison County (2026-27)

Map of Changing Hearts Boarding School
Changing Hearts Boarding School
Gr: 3-9 | 8 students
All-girls | Alternative School
3005 Anderson Branch Rd
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 273-1380
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Map of Little Ivy Baptist Academy
Little Ivy Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
1053 Crossroads Pkwy
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 689-2828
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Map of Wolf Creek Academy
Wolf Creek Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Sports: 14
Christian
41 Beauty Spot Cove Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 680-9173
(9)
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Map of Wolf Creek Academy
Wolf Creek Academy
Gr: NS
41 Beauty Spot Cove Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(877) 477-9653
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
53 Students
137,560 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
13,778 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
37 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
8 Students
34,948 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Madison County, NC?
4 private schools are located in Madison County, NC.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
75% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Madison County include: Wolf Creek Academy vs. Little Ivy Baptist Academy, Little Ivy Baptist Academy vs. Wolf Creek Academy

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