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Pisgah Forest Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 37 students in Pisgah Forest, NC, 8% of all K-12 students in Pisgah Forest, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Pisgah Forest, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Pisgah Forest Private Schools (2026)

The Outdoor Academy Photo
The Outdoor Academy
Gr: 10-11 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
43 Hart Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
(20)
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Map of Anchor Baptist Academy
Anchor Baptist Academy
Gr: K-11 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
3232 Hendersonville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-7610
(1)
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Map of Calvary Baptist Mission Academy
Calvary Baptist Mission Academy
Gr: K-12
Baptist
100 Cemetery Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-3818
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Pisgah Forest, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
37
Students
+8.8% (+3 students) 10-yr
$19,083
Avg. Tuition
-2.1% (-$417) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+2 students) 4-yr
11%
Students of Color
+120.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pisgah Forest)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
882 Schools
# Students
37 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202519179179
202421171172
202323169174
202221173185
202121166180
202021157171
201918162175
201818158172
201718175180
201618172178
201517164167
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% Students of Color
11%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202511%24%34%
202410%23%34%
20238%23%33%
20225%21%33%
20215%21%32%
20204%20%32%
20175%21%32%
20165%21%32%
20155%21%32%
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0.19
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.190.580.65
20240.220.580.65
20230.230.580.65
20220.140.560.64
20210.140.550.64
20200.090.540.64
20190.200.530.63
20180.200.530.63
20170.200.510.61
20160.200.510.61
20150.110.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20258%4%5%
20248%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20203%3%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
9,651 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
36 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
90%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202589%59%52%
202488%60%52%
202387%59%52%
202293%62%54%
202193%63%54%
202095%64%54%
201989%64%56%
201889%65%56%
201789%66%58%
201689%66%58%
201594%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
n/a
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20242%24%26%
202311%26%25%
20225%25%25%
20215%24%25%
20202%22%24%
201911%23%24%
201811%22%23%
201711%23%22%
201611%23%22%
20156%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253:110:111:1
20243:110:111:1
20233:110:111:1
20224:110:111:1
20214:110:111:1
20203:110:112:1
20193:110:112:1
20183:110:112:1
20173:110:112:1
20163:110:112:1
20153:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202599%47%55%
202499%47%54%
202399%48%54%
202299%47%54%
202199%48%54%
202099%47%54%
201999%46%53%
201899%45%53%
201799%44%53%
201699%42%52%
201599%43%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025121515
202481515
202381515
2022101515
2021101515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,083
$13,306

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$19,083$13,414$15,012
2024$17,675$11,105$13,254
2023$17,675$10,360$12,626
2022$17,250$9,667$12,187
2021$17,250$9,687$11,800
2020$13,225$9,867$11,512
2019$13,225$9,799$11,293
2018$13,225$9,218$11,017
2017$13,225$8,839$10,708
2016$10,875$8,755$10,356
2015$19,500$9,160$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202560%30%34%
202456%28%34%
202356%28%34%
202250%27%33%
202150%27%33%
202050%25%32%
201950%24%31%
201850%21%30%
201750%21%30%
201650%20%29%
201550%20%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
$5,509

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPisgah Forest, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$18,000$5,515$7,073
2024$18,000$5,459$6,930
2023$18,000$5,483$6,469
2022$8,000$4,974$6,289
2021$8,000$4,960$6,055
2020$8,000$5,013$5,921
2019$8,000$5,020$5,795
2018$8,000$4,398$5,456
2017$8,000$4,773$5,319
2016$5,000$4,840$5,105
2015$5,000$4,885$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pisgah Forest, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Pisgah Forest, NC is The Outdoor Academy.
How many private schools are located in Pisgah Forest?
3 private schools are located in Pisgah Forest.
What percentage of students in Pisgah Forest go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Pisgah Forest are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pisgah Forest?
67% of private schools in Pisgah Forest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Pisgah Forest are often viewed compared to one another?

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