The Academy At Soar Photo

Best Waynesville Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 138 students in Waynesville, NC.
50% of private high schools in Waynesville, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Private High 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
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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
138 Students
97,677 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
10,204 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
$13,859

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,537 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,683 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
7,284 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
139 Students
61,195 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
432 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
19 Students
21,647 Students
% of Others Students
12%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Waynesville, NC?
2 private high schools are located in Waynesville, NC.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Waynesville?
50% of private high schools in Waynesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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