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#301 of 404 private schools in NC
Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School
Elementary School
2142 JEFFRESS RD, Mills River, NC 28759
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#301 of 404
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Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School
Elementary School in Mills River · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School
Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School is a private elementary school in Mills River, NC. Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 51 students, Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School compares to the 2 public schools in Mills River, NC
Student Demographics
All Schools in Mills River
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School (this school) | 5.5 |
| Glenn C Marlow Elementary | 8.4 |
| Mills River Elementary | 8.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2142 JEFFRESS RD, Mills River, NC 28759
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hendersonville Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Hendersonville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mills River Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Glenn C Marlow Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mills River, see our Mills River schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn C Marlow Elementary Mills River | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Mills River Elementary Mills River | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| WILD OAK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Hendersonville | 3.9 mi | — |
| West Henderson High Hendersonville | 3.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Rugby Middle Hendersonville | 4.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Fletcher Elementary Fletcher | 3.8 mi | 6.8 |
| FernLeaf Fletcher | 4.0 mi | 5.6 |
| VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fletcher | 4.4 mi | 7.3 |
| CAPTAIN GILMER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fletcher | 4.2 mi | 5.3 |
| FLETCHER ACADEMY Fletcher | 4.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Avery's Creek Elementary Arden | 5.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Koontz Intermediate Asheville | 6.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Valley Springs Middle Arden | 6.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Etowah Elementary Etowah | 6.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Roberson High Asheville | 6.2 mi | 7.7 |
| STONEY MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hendersonville | 5.3 mi | — |
| Estes Elementary Asheville | 6.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Glen Arden Elementary Arden | 6.1 mi | 7.9 |
| CHRIST SCHOOL Arden | 6.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Hendersonville Elementary Hendersonville | 7.3 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28759 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,984
Median Home Value
$364,900
Median Rent
$1,611/mo
Population
7,564
College Educated
42.6%
Homeownership
86.7%
Avg Commute
21.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Median Age
46.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School
What grades does Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School serve?
Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School?
Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School rank in NC?
Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School ranks #301 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School a private school?
Yes, Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School a religious school?
Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henderson County
- Phone
- (828) 785-2319
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