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Watauga County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 191 students in Watauga County, NC (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,911 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Watauga County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Watauga County (2026-27)

Map of Grace Academy
Grace Academy
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Christian
471 New Market Boulevard
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 773-7830
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Map of Mountain Pathways School
Mountain Pathways School
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
453 Howards Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
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Watauga County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Anderley Academy
Anderley Academy
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Christian
192 Rogers Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5332
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Map of Appalachian Christian School
Appalachian Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Christian
1033 Highway 105
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 265-0018
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
191 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,250
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,559

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
139 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
72%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
49 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Watauga County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Watauga County, NC.
What percentage of students in Watauga County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Watauga County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Watauga County?
50% of private schools in Watauga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Watauga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Watauga County include: Grace Academy vs. Mountain Pathways School, Mountain Pathways School vs. Grace Academy

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