Very Good
#117 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 29% of private schools
Carolina Day School
School · Asheville, NC
A private school in Asheville, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1345 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Carolina Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,723/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,638
Median home value
$408,600
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ic ImagineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,218 | Compare → |
| Buncombe County Schools Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Canterbury Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carolina Day School is listed in Asheville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Carolina Day School
Carolina Day School is a private school in Asheville, NC, serving approximately 566 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carolina Day School
What grades does Carolina Day School serve?
Carolina Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Carolina Day School?
Carolina Day School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Day School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carolina Day School rank in NC?
Carolina Day School ranks #117 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Carolina Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carolina Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carolina Day School a private school?
Yes, Carolina Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Carolina Day School a religious school?
No, Carolina Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Phone
- (828) 210-9152
- Area population (ZIP 28803)
- 34,750
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28803; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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