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 (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 83 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- 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 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 83 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Must be able to safely and comfortably engage in a wide variety of outdoor activities) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies based on classroom: K-1 = $10,388, 2/3 = $10,759, 4/5 = $11,109, 6/7/8 = $11,659 |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,000 |
| Admissions Director | Holly Baumgartner |
| Admissions Associate | Robin Jacobs |
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. | science fair, theater Club or Organization: Geography Bee Arts and Music Programs: bucket drumming, school musical, Ukulele |
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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