Asheville Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–8
Black Mountain, NC
126 Camp Elliott Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in North Carolina
Asheville Academy is an independent private school in Black Mountain, North Carolina, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 25 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. The school is an all-girls school. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 224 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 25
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 224 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Asheville Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Asheville Academy
What grades does Asheville Academy serve?
Asheville Academy serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Asheville Academy?
About 25 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Asheville Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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