Rainbow Christian Academy in Elk Park, NC, serves a small rural student body with enrollment from grades 8 through 10.
The co–ed Christian school operates with one teacher and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1.
The academy follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum and is situated in a rural community.
With a total enrollment of three students, Rainbow Christian Academy offers a program focused on secondary education in a low–density setting.
Nearby private schools include Bethel Christian Academy and Grace Academy, both offering wider grade spans and larger enrollments within approximately 15 to 16 miles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-10
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Student Body
Total Students
3 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rainbow Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Rainbow Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Rainbow Christian Academy is Bethel Christian Academy (14.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mountain Pathways School (16.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
14.7 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Grace Academy
(Christian)
471 New Market Boulevard
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 773-7830
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 773-7830
16.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Tuition listed
Mountain Pathways School
Montessori School
453 Howards Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Spruce Pine Montessori School
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Altapass Christian School
(Baptist)
50 Altapass Trl
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
17.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
14.7 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Altapass Christian School
(Baptist)
50 Altapass Trl
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
17.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students
Elizabethton Academy
All-girls
450 Hatcher Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 617-0959
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 617-0959
19.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
All-girls (Christian)
517 Allen Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 542-4423
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 542-4423
22.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
The Patterson School
(Christian)
4646 Patterson School Dr
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-2374
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-2374
22.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
12021 South US 19E
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0510
14.7 miles
Gr: K-12 Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Grace Academy
(Christian)
471 New Market Boulevard
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 773-7830
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 773-7830
16.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Tuition listed
Mountain Pathways School
Montessori School
453 Howards Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Spruce Pine Montessori School
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Altapass Christian School
(Baptist)
50 Altapass Trl
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-0660
17.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mountain Pathways School
Montessori School
453 Howards Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Spruce Pine Montessori School
Montessori School
67 Walnut Ave
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 520-1145
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Genesis Academy, Inc.
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
23.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
24.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Munsey Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
201 S Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-6916
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-6916
26.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Burnsville School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
8943 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
8943 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste A
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2070
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2070
8945.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste B
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3340
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3340
8945.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1840 Milligan Hwy
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
8945.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 506 students Minority enrollment: 17%
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