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The Academy At Soar
Haywood Christian Academy

Waynesville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Waynesville, NC (2026)

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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
(3)
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Waynesville, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
251
Students
+148.5% (+150 students) 10-yr
$41,595
Avg. Tuition
+437.8% (+$33,860) 2-yr
8
Avg. Class Size
75%
Students of Color
+2,400.0% (+72.0 pp) 4-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-53.8% (-7.0) 9-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waynesville)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
882 Schools
# Students
251 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202584179179
202484171172
202380169174
202289173185
202189166180
202083157171
201983162175
201883158172
201757175180
201657172178
2015101164167
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% Students of Color
75%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2021-2025)

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202575%24%34%
202475%23%34%
202311%23%33%
20223%21%33%
20213%21%32%
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0.51
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.510.580.65
20240.510.580.65
20230.470.580.65
20220.490.560.64
20210.490.550.64
20200.490.540.64
20190.490.530.63
20180.490.530.63
20170.370.510.61
20160.370.510.61
20150.240.500.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
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# Black Students
2 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%7%7%
20241%7%7%
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# White Students
155 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
57%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202557%59%52%
202457%60%52%
202364%59%52%
202258%62%54%
202158%63%54%
202059%64%54%
201959%64%56%
201859%65%56%
201724%66%58%
201624%66%58%
201514%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 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
110 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
41%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202541%25%26%
202441%24%26%
202336%26%25%
202242%25%25%
202142%24%25%
202041%22%24%
201941%23%24%
201841%22%23%
201776%23%22%
201676%23%22%
201586%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2016-2025)

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20256:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20227:110:111:1
20217:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20196:110:112:1
20186:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201613:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202581515
202481515
202381515
202281515
202181515
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202551113
202421012
202321011
202231011
202131011
202031011
201931011
201831011
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,595
$13,306

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearWaynesville, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$41,595$13,414$15,012
2024$73,575$11,105$13,254
2023$7,735$10,360$12,626
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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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