Best 28779 North Carolina Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 161 students in 28779, NC (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,355 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 28779, NC 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 81%.
100% of private schools in 28779, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in 28779, NC (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
1955 Webster Rd.
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-3835
Gr: K-7 | 74 students
Victory Christian School
(Baptist)
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(285) 862-1202
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 28779, NC?
2 private schools are located in 28779, NC.
What percentage of students in 28779 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 28779 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 28779?
100% of private schools in 28779 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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