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Best Haywood County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 347 students in Haywood County, NC (there are , serving 7,180 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
83% of private schools in Haywood County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Haywood County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
(4)
The Academy At Soar Photo
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Map of Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
119 Hampshire Dr
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 926-3316
Map of First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
566 S. Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
Haywood Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
(3)
Map of St. Joseph Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Catholic
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
347 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
73%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
48%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,305
$12,005
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
31%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
170 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
46%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
184 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
50%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Haywood County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Haywood County, NC is Bethel Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Haywood County?
6 private schools are located in Haywood County.
How diverse are private schools in Haywood County?
Haywood County private schools are approximately 73% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Haywood County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Haywood County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Haywood County?
83% of private schools in Haywood County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Haywood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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