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Best Waynesville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 251 students in Waynesville, NC (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,787 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Waynesville, NC are educated in private 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).

Private Schools in Waynesville, NC (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy At Soar
The Academy At Soar Photo
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
119 Hampshire Dr
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 926-3316
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
566 S. Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Haywood Christian Academy
Haywood Christian Academy Photo
(3)
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Waynesville)
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
251 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
75%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
13,631 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,595
$13,164

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58
# 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%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
155 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
57%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
110 Students
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
41%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 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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