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Waynesville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 251 students in Waynesville, NC, 6% of all K-12 students in Waynesville, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
75% of private schools in Waynesville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Waynesville, NC (2026-27)

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The Academy At Soar
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
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Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
119 Hampshire Dr
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 926-3316
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Map of First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
566 S. Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
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Haywood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
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Waynesville, NC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
251
Students
$41,595
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
75%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waynesville)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
251 Students
137,480 Students
% Students of Color
75%
24%
0.51
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
4 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
155 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
57%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
110 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
41%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,595
$12,013
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Waynesville, NC?
4 private schools are located in Waynesville, NC.
What percentage of students in Waynesville go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Waynesville are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waynesville?
75% of private schools in Waynesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Waynesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Waynesville include: First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc vs. Haywood Christian Academy

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