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Sylva Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 161 students in Sylva, NC, 7% of all K-12 students in Sylva, 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 85%.
100% of private schools in Sylva, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Sylva, NC (2026-27)

Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: K-7 | 74 students
Christian
1955 Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3835
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Map of Victory Christian School
Victory Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
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Sylva, NC Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
161
Students
$2,775
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sylva)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
161 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
9%
24%
0.29
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
138 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
12 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,775
$11,997
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Sylva, NC?
2 private schools are located in Sylva, NC.
What percentage of students in Sylva go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Sylva are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sylva?
100% of private schools in Sylva are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Sylva are often viewed compared to one another?

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