Canterbury Classical School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Asheville, NC
718 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2019–20
Canterbury Classical School is a Christian private school in Asheville, North Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 133 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 82% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 169 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 133
- Teachers
- 13.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 67 girls, 66 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of Christian schools in North Carolina (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 218 Christian 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 Canterbury Classical School 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 Canterbury Classical School
What grades does Canterbury Classical School serve?
Canterbury Classical School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Canterbury Classical School?
About 133 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Canterbury Classical School?
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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