The Learning Community School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 117 students
Yearly Tuition: $16,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Learning Community School
Kind	10
1	10
2	11
3	13
4	13
5	14
6	16
7	14
8	16

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1996

School Calendar

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Campus Size

40 acres

Student Body

Total Students

117 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Must be able to safely and comfortably engage in a wide variety of outdoor activities

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies based on classroom

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Admissions Associate

Katherine Murphy

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

science fairtheater

Club or Organization:

Mountain Biking Club

Arts and Music Programs:

school musicalUkulele

School Notes

The Learning Community School provides an outstanding education for Kindergarten through eighth grade students.
The unique needs of each child are met through experiential learning, visual and performing arts, outdoor education, service, and challenging academics paired with an emphasis on social and emotional intelligences.
We create community with multi-age classrooms, a team-building curriculum, all-school activities, and parent involvement that are integrated throughout each school day.

School Motto: Inspiring Children to Become Their Best Selves
School Mascot: Black Bears

TLC is an innovative, private school serving Asheville, NC and the surrounding area. Students enjoy a child-centered, hands-on education that incorporates outdoor education and service learning with rigorous academics.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does The Learning Community School cost?

The Learning Community School's tuition is approximately $16,000 for private students.

What sports does The Learning Community School offer?

The Learning Community School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for The Learning Community School?

The application deadline for The Learning Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Buncombe County, NC is $17,876 for elementary schools and $28,639 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Buncombe County, NC is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).