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Spruce Pine Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 75 students in Spruce Pine, NC, 18% of all K-12 students in Spruce Pine, NC are educated in private schools versus public 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 87%.
67% of private schools in Spruce Pine, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Spruce Pine 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 Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12
Sports: 4
Baptist
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
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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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Spruce Pine, NC Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
75
Students
$7,030
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Spruce Pine)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
75 Students
137,560 Students
% Students of Color
8%
24%
0.44
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
19 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
134 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
34,948 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
13,778 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,030
$11,632
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
32%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Spruce Pine, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Spruce Pine, NC is Altapass Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Spruce Pine?
3 private schools are located in Spruce Pine.
What percentage of students in Spruce Pine go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Spruce Pine are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Spruce Pine?
67% of private schools in Spruce Pine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Spruce Pine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Spruce Pine include: Spruce Pine Montessori School vs. Altapass Christian School

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