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Transylvania County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 37 students in Transylvania County, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private high schools in Transylvania County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Transylvania County Private High 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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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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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
37 Students
97,630 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,253 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
48%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,125
$12,156
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
$6,529
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,505 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,283 Students
% Black Students
0%
7%
# White Students
36 Students
60,844 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
22,096 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Transylvania County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Transylvania County, NC is The Outdoor Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Transylvania County?
3 private high schools are located in Transylvania County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Transylvania County?
67% of private high schools in Transylvania County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private high schools in Transylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Transylvania County include: Calvary Baptist Mission Academy vs. Anchor Baptist Academy, Anchor Baptist Academy vs. Calvary Baptist Mission Academy

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