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Mitchell County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 75 students in Mitchell County, NC (there are 9 public schools, serving 1,692 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Mitchell County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mitchell County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Altapass Christian School
Altapass Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students
Baptist
50 Altapass Trl
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
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Map of Spruce Pine Montessori School
Spruce Pine Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
75 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,060
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
0%
7%
# White Students
42 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
56%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
40%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mitchell County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Mitchell County, NC is Altapass Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mitchell County?
2 private schools are located in Mitchell County.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mitchell County?
50% of private schools in Mitchell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Mitchell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Mitchell County include: Spruce Pine Montessori School vs. Altapass Christian School

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