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Kerr-vance Academy

700 Vance Academy Rd Henderson, NC 27537

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres

Student Body

Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$7,500 per year
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
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School Mascot
Spartans

School Notes

  • Kerr-Vance Academy was founded in 1968 as Vance Academy.
  • It is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational college preparatory day school.
  • We, the faculty, administrators, and Board of Trustees strive to provide, for students of Kerr Vance Academy, an intensive liberal arts, college preparatory program in an atmosphere where ethical values are stressed.
  • We endeavor to instill concern in each student for the welfare of his community, country, and world.
  • We strive to recognize the individual differences and needs of our students and to guide every student toward intellectual excellence and good character.
  • We strive to foster intellectual curiosity, physical development, creativity, and social and moral values.
  • Kerr-Vance Academy was founded in 1968 as Vance Academy. It is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational college preparatory day school. We, the faculty, administrators, and Board of Trustees strive to provide, for students of Kerr Vance Academy, an intensive liberal arts, college preparatory program in an atmosphere where ethical values are stressed. We endeavor to instill concern in each student for the welfare of his community, country, and world. We strive to recognize the individual differences and needs of our students and to guide every student toward intellectual excellence and good character. We strive to foster intellectual curiosity, physical development, creativity, and social and moral values.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Dallas - 2013 graduate, credited his education for shaping his character. -
    • Anne Marie - Class of 1996, Board Member, emphasizes the school's influence on her children. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kerr-vance Academy often compared to?
Kerr-vance Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Kerr-vance Academy?
The acceptance rate of Kerr-vance Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
Who are famous alumni from Kerr-vance Academy?
Kerr-vance Academy famous alumni include: Dallas - 2013 graduate, credited his education for shaping his character. and Anne Marie - Class of 1996, Board Member, emphasizes the school's influence on her children..
When is the application deadline for Kerr-vance Academy?
The application deadline for Kerr-vance Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $11,589 for elementary schools and $12,576 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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