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Best Arden 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 455 students in Arden, NC (there are , serving 1,670 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Arden, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Arden, NC include Christ School and Arden Christian School.
100% of private schools in Arden, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Arden 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arden Christian School
(Baptist)
2568 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-0704
Gr: 2-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
Christ School
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All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Nativity Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2425 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-8381
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students

Overview

This Town (Arden)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
455 Students
136,519 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
13,627 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,818
$13,179
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,342
$5,527
Average Endowment Size
$18.5 million
$46.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
5,803 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
31 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
250 Students
79,810 Students
% White Students
55%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
141 Students
33,978 Students
% of Others Students
31%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Arden, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Arden, NC include Christ School and Arden Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Arden?
3 private schools are located in Arden.
What percentage of students in Arden go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Arden are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arden?
100% of private schools in Arden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

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