The Learning Community School
Tel:
(828) 686-3080
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 77 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,500
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 77 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies based on classroom: K-1 = $9,800, 2/3 = $10,150, 4/5 = $10,500, 6/7/8 = $11,000 |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 |
| Admissions Director | Holly Baumgartner |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, SoccerBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | knitting, science fair, theater Arts and Music Programs: guitar, school musical, xylophone |
School Notes
- 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.
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