Below Average
#377 of 404 private schools in NC
Heritage Christian Academy
Elementary School · Sylva, NC
A private elementary school in Sylva, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
1955 WEBSTER RD, Sylva, NC 28779
- 11:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sylva), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,407
Median home value
$234,200
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28779; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Cullowhee Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 609 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Heritage Christian Academy is listed in Sylva, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Sylva, NC, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #377 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Christian Academy
What grades does Heritage Christian Academy serve?
Heritage Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Heritage Christian Academy?
Heritage Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Heritage Christian Academy rank in NC?
Heritage Christian Academy ranks #377 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Heritage Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Heritage Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Heritage Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Heritage Christian Academy a religious school?
Heritage Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (828) 631-3835
- Area population (ZIP 28779)
- 17,845
- Area average commute
- 21.4 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 28779; 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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