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The New Classical Academy

Independent school · Grades K–8

Asheville, NC

671 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 103% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Asheville since at least 2011

In Asheville, North Carolina, The New Classical Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 75 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 103% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 175 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
75
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 39 girls, 36 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 51% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    37’11–1244’13–1449’15–1648’17–1861’19–2066’21–2275’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K12
    19
    29
    39
    49
    56
    65
    710
    86

    Student body

    White87%
    Asian5%
    Black3%
    Two or more races3%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The New Classical Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about The New Classical Academy

    What grades does The New Classical Academy serve?

    The New Classical Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend The New Classical Academy?

    About 75 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The New Classical 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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