For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 251 students in 28786, NC (there are , serving 3,479 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 28786, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
75% of private schools in 28786, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Other).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in 28786, NC (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy At Soar![The Academy At Soar Photo]( "The Academy At Soar Photo")
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
119 Hampshire Dr
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 926-3316
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 926-3316
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
First United Meth Ch Kg & Dc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
566 S. Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-1773
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 28786, NC?
4 private schools are located in 28786, NC.
What percentage of students in 28786 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 28786 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 28786?
75% of private schools in 28786 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Other).
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