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Transylvania County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 263 students in Transylvania County, NC (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,734 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private schools in Transylvania County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 263
  • Average Tuition: $14,350
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Transylvania County, NC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 263
  • Average Tuition: $14,350
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Transylvania County, NC School Trends

Top Ranked Transylvania County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Outdoor Academy Photo
The Outdoor Academy
Gr: 10-11 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
43 Hart Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
(20)
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Map of Anchor Baptist Academy
Anchor Baptist Academy
Gr: K-11 | 13 students
Baptist
3232 Hendersonville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-7610
(1)
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Bethany Christian School Photo
Bethany Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
135 Bert Lane Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9815
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Map of Calvary Baptist Mission Academy
Calvary Baptist Mission Academy
Gr: K-12
Baptist
100 Cemetery Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-3818
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Mountain Sun Community School Photo
Mountain Sun Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
299 Andante Lane
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 885-2555
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
263 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,350
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,998
$5,559
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,646 Students
% Black Students
<1%
7%
# White Students
121 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
45%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
135 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
51%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Transylvania County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Transylvania County, NC is The Outdoor Academy.
How many private schools are located in Transylvania County?
5 private schools are located in Transylvania County.
How diverse are private schools in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Transylvania County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Transylvania County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Transylvania County?
60% of private schools in Transylvania County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Transylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?

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