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Spruce Pine Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 75 students in Spruce Pine, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Spruce Pine Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
75
Students
-15.7% (-14 students) 10-yr
$7,030
Avg. Tuition
+17.2% (+$1,030) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 9-yr
8%
Students of Color
+166.7% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Spruce Pine)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
652 Schools
# Students
75 Students
123,430 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202560194199
202452185192
202352182193
202255187205
202155179201
202055169188
201940175193
201840170190
201734190199
201634186196
201530175183
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% Students of Color
8%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202513%23%33%
202412%22%32%
202313%23%32%
202210%21%32%
202110%21%31%
202010%20%31%
201911%20%31%
201811%18%30%
20175%21%31%
20165%21%31%
20153%21%31%
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0.44
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.440.570.64
20240.380.560.64
20230.520.570.63
20220.440.540.62
20210.440.530.62
20200.440.520.62
20190.210.500.61
20180.210.500.60
20170.450.490.59
20160.450.480.59
20150.370.480.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
613 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,312 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202511%4%9%
20249%4%9%
202310%4%9%
20228%3%8%
20218%3%9%
20208%4%9%
201910%3%8%
201810%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
9,199 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%8%8%
20241%8%8%
20231%8%8%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%8%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
134 Students
74,573 Students
% White Students
73%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202572%61%55%
202478%62%55%
202365%61%55%
202272%64%57%
202172%65%57%
202072%66%58%
201989%68%59%
201889%68%59%
201768%69%61%
201668%69%61%
201576%70%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
476 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
30 Students
28,401 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202516%23%22%
202412%22%22%
202324%23%22%
202220%22%22%
202120%21%20%
202020%19%19%
20191%19%20%
20181%19%20%
201730%20%19%
201630%20%18%
201522%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
12,492 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20258:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20208:110:111:1
20196:110:111:1
20186:110:111:1
20176:110:111:1
20166:110:112:1
20156:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202550%46%54%
202450%46%54%
202350%47%53%
202250%46%53%
202150%47%53%
202050%46%53%
201750%42%51%
201650%40%51%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025151516
2024121515
2023121515
2022121515
2021121515
2020121515
2017121515
2016121515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,030
$11,607

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$6,530$12,711$14,043
2024$6,360$10,573$12,357
2023$6,360$9,527$11,693
2022$6,360$9,031$11,199
2021$6,360$9,120$10,824
2020$6,360$8,985$10,496
2017$6,360$8,130$9,712
2016$6,360$8,064$9,307
2015$6,000$8,521$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202510%30%34%
202410%28%33%
202310%27%33%
202210%26%32%
202110%26%32%
202010%24%31%
201710%21%29%
201610%20%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearSpruce Pine, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202595%80%81%
202495%86%85%
202395%86%85%
202295%87%85%
202195%86%86%
202095%86%86%
201795%86%86%
201695%87%85%
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Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC is Altapass Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Spruce Pine?
3 private elementary schools are located in Spruce Pine.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Spruce Pine?
67% of private elementary schools in Spruce Pine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Spruce Pine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Spruce Pine include: Spruce Pine Montessori School vs. Altapass Christian School

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