Private School in Buncombe, North Carolina

19 found · ← All categories in Buncombe

Updated October 30, 2026

Asheville Catholic School

Private School

Asheville, NC

Asheville Catholic School provides Catholic Pre-K-8 education with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and an after-school program for all grades.

  • Families seeking Catholic Pre-K through 8th-grade education
  • Families seeking a small-school setting with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio
  • Students needing an after-school program with homework support and supervised play

Carolina Day School

Private School

Asheville, NC

Carolina Day School is Asheville’s only co-ed, independent, secular day school serving grades JK–12, with a Key School for language-based learning differences.

  • Families seeking a secular co-educational school from Junior Kindergarten through grade 12
  • Students with language-based learning differences seeking Key School programming
  • Families exploring Early Childhood Education through Wildcat Storytime or early childhood tours

Christ School

Private School

Arden, NC

Christ School is a boys’ boarding and day school founded in 1900, offering 27 AP courses and 33 Honors courses on 500 acres.

  • Boys seeking boarding-school education
  • Families seeking a boys' day school
  • Students interested in Advanced Placement and Honors coursework

Odyssey Community School

Private School

Asheville, NC

Odyssey Community School provides independent PreK–12 education with a 1:11 teacher-to-student ratio and Outdoor Service Learning in Asheville.

  • Families seeking independent PreK–12 education in Asheville
  • Students who benefit from small classes and individualized learning
  • Students interested in independent research, outdoor service learning, arts, and experiential education

Rainbow Community School

Private School

Asheville, NC

Rainbow Community School offers private-school admissions, an Omega Middle School program, and summer programming.

  • families seeking private-school admissions
  • students interested in Omega Middle School
  • students seeking summer programming

Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy

Private School

Asheville, NC

Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy provides accredited Christian education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and has served the Asheville area for over 25 years.

  • Families seeking Christian PK-12 education
  • Students needing a Bible-centered curriculum
  • Families prioritizing spiritual development alongside academics

Asheville Montessori School

Private School

Woodfin, NC

Asheville Montessori School offers Montessori education, summer camp, and online enrollment resources including tuition and entry-level skills.

  • Families seeking Montessori education
  • Families seeking a summer camp program
  • Families wanting online tuition and enrollment information

Asheville-Pisgah Christian School

Private School

Candler, NC

Asheville-Pisgah Christian School provides Christian preparatory education, before-and-after-school care, and information about North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship.

  • Families seeking private Christian preparatory education
  • Students interested in field trips, concerts, festivals, and other school activities
  • Families needing before-and-after-school care

Canterbury Classical School

Private School

Asheville, NC

Canterbury Classical School provides Kindergarten-through-12th-grade classical Christian education in West Asheville, including Latin, cursive writing, and arts instruction.

  • Families seeking classical Christian education
  • Students interested in Latin, liberal arts, and arts instruction
  • Families seeking a Kindergarten-through-12th-grade school

Francine Delany New School

Private School

Asheville, NC

Francine Delany New School serves Asheville students in grades K-8 with electives, athletics, an after-school program, and a stated commitment to social justice.

  • Families seeking K-8 education in Asheville
  • Students interested in electives and athletics
  • Families needing an after-school program

Temple Baptist School

Private School

Asheville, NC

Temple Baptist School provides preschool through K-12 Christian education in Asheville, with athletics and school bus transportation.

  • Families seeking Christian education from preschool through grade 12 in Asheville
  • Students interested in school athletics
  • Families needing school bus transportation

The New Classical Academy

Private School

Asheville, NC

The New Classical Academy provides pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade classical education in an intentionally small 70-to-80-student school with daily outdoor play.

  • Families seeking classical education in Asheville
  • Students needing individualized academic pacing
  • Children who benefit from mixed-age learning

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FAQ

Which private schools in Buncombe County serve students through 12th grade?

Carolina Day, Odyssey Community School, and Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy serve through grade 12. Christ School serves boys in secondary education, while Asheville Catholic School serves Pre-K through 8th grade.

Which Buncombe County private schools are religious?

Asheville Catholic School provides Catholic education with daily prayer and Mass, and Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy uses a Bible-centered Christian curriculum. Carolina Day is secular.

Are there private schools in Asheville for students with language-based learning differences?

Carolina Day has a Key School division for students with language-based learning differences and lists AOGPE and IMSLEC accreditation.

Which private school near Asheville offers boarding?

Christ School offers boarding and day education for boys on a 500-acre Blue Ridge Mountains campus.

How much does private school tuition cost in Buncombe County?

The supplied school information does not include current tuition figures. Families should request tuition, fees, financial-aid policies, and grade-specific costs directly from each school.