The Learning Community School
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Swannanoa, NC
1220 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in North Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 63% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Swannanoa since at least 2011
In Swannanoa, North Carolina, The Learning Community School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 116 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 63% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 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–8
- Students
- 116
- Teachers
- 28 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 63 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 56% 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 The Learning Community 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 The Learning Community School
What grades does The Learning Community School serve?
The Learning Community School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Learning Community School?
About 116 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Learning Community 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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