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 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What North Carolina pays
North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Scholarship
$3,574 to $7,942 per student, by household income Four income tiers. A family of four earning up to $61,050 gets the top amount. Students with disabilities can also use ESA+.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Avery County
Neighboring counties
- Mitchell County (2)
- Yancey County (3)
- Watauga County (2)
- McDowell County (1)
- Burke County (5)
- Caldwell County (1)
- Madison County (2)
- Wilkes County (3)
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