French Broad River Academy-Girls Program
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Asheville, NC
1420 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28804
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Asheville
- Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in North Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 79% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Asheville since at least 2011
French Broad River Academy-Girls Program is an independent private school in Asheville, North Carolina, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 59 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 79% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 163 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
- 59
- Teachers
- 14.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 163 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 67% 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 2011–12.
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 French Broad River Academy-Girls Program 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 French Broad River Academy-Girls Program
What grades does French Broad River Academy-Girls Program serve?
French Broad River Academy-Girls Program serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend French Broad River Academy-Girls Program?
About 59 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at French Broad River Academy-Girls Program?
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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