Asheville Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
Swannanoa, NC
74 Riverwood Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest of 16 private schools in North Carolina
- 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Swannanoa since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Swannanoa, North Carolina, Asheville Christian Academy is a faith-based private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 757 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 40% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 757
- Teachers
- 72.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 382 girls, 375 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Other religious
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Asheville Christian 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 Christian Academy
What grades does Asheville Christian Academy serve?
Asheville Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Asheville Christian Academy?
About 757 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Asheville Christian 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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