Heritage Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Sylva, NC
1955 Webster Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 42% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Sylva since at least 2011
In Sylva, North Carolina, Heritage Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 85 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 42% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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–8
- Students
- 85
- Teachers
- 11.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 42 girls, 43 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 53% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 61% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 77 Christian 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 Heritage 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 Heritage Christian Academy
What grades does Heritage Christian Academy serve?
Heritage Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Heritage Christian Academy?
About 85 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Heritage 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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