Private schools in McDowell County, NC
3 schools across Marion, Nebo, Old Fort. About 213 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Opportunity Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| New Manna Christian School ✓ | K-12 | 213 |
| Nebo Crossing Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
McDowell County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3
- Among North Carolina counties
- 48th most private schools of 87; 0% of the state’s 730
- Typical school
- 213 students (1 reporting)
- 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
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.
Neighboring counties
- Mitchell County (2)
- Yancey County (3)
- Burke County (5)
- Rutherford County (5)
- Avery County (2)
- Buncombe County (29)
- Caldwell County (1)
- Henderson County (16)
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