Private schools in Avery County, NC
2 schools across Spruce Pine, Elk Park. About 125 students in all (2023-24). 1 on the state’s Opportunity Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian Academy ✓ | K-12 | 124 |
| Rainbow Christian Academy | 11 | 1 |
Avery County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2
- Among North Carolina counties
- 62nd most private schools of 87; 0% of the state’s 730
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 1, the American Association of Christian Schools
- State program
- Scholarship, $3,574 to $7,942 per student, by household income
How Opportunity Scholarship works - Public charter schools
- 1 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in North Carolina
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship schools, list read October 26, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Cities in and around Avery County
Neighboring counties
- Mitchell County (2)
- Yancey County (3)
- Watauga County (2)
- McDowell County (3)
- Burke County (5)
- Caldwell County (1)
- Madison County (4)
- Wilkes County (3)
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