Private School in Transylvania, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Brevard Academy

Private School

Pisgah Forest, NC

Brevard Academy is a tuition-free K-8 public charter school with small classes, music and art, and outdoor education.

  • Families seeking tuition-free K-8 education
  • Students who benefit from small classes
  • Families seeking music and art programs

Mountain Sun Community School

Private School

Brevard, NC

Mountain Sun Community School serves children age three through middle school with Montessori multi-age classrooms on Brevard Music Center’s 180-acre campus.

  • Families seeking Montessori education from age three through middle school
  • Children who benefit from multi-age classrooms and independent learning
  • Families seeking daily outdoor learning and nature-based field experiences

The Outdoor Academy

Private School

Pisgah Forest, NC

The Outdoor Academy offers a semester-away school experience with curriculum areas spanning Intellect, Craft, Environment, and Community.

  • Students seeking a semester-away school experience
  • Students interested in curriculum combining intellect, craft, environment, and community
  • Families seeking flexible tuition information

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FAQ

Which school options in Transylvania County are tuition-free?

Brevard Academy charges no tuition and serves kindergarten through eighth grade. Mountain Sun's listed 2026-2027 annual tuition is $12,500 before assistance.

Which school offers Montessori education near Brevard?

Mountain Sun Community School uses Montessori principles in multi-age classrooms and serves children from age three through middle school.

Are there private-school options focused on outdoor education?

Mountain Sun provides daily outdoor learning on a 180-acre campus with forests and streams. The Outdoor Academy offers a semester-away experience centered partly on environmental learning.

What grades or ages do these schools serve?

Brevard Academy serves kindergarten through eighth grade, Mountain Sun serves age three through middle school, and The Outdoor Academy offers a semester-away school experience.