Best Sylva Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 87 students in Sylva, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools in Sylva, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Private High Schools in Sylva, NC (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Overview

This Town (Sylva)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
87 Students
97,702 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,775
$13,865
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
484 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,538 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
3,690 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,293 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
66 Students
61,245 Students
% White Students
76%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
432 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
12 Students
21,711 Students
% of Others Students
14%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Sylva, NC?
1 private high schools are located in Sylva, NC.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sylva?
100% of private high schools in Sylva are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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