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#65 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 16% of private schools

Odyssey Community School

School · Asheville, NC

A private school in Asheville, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

90 ZILLICOA ST, Asheville, NC 28801

  • 6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index38%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment141
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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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The neighborhood

Where Odyssey Community 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,723/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Asheville), 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

$51,125

Median home value

$481,400

Median rent

$1,130/mo

College educated

53.2%

Homeownership

36.7%

Poverty rate

26.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White78.0%
Black8.5%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian5.7%
Two or More2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Temple Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5PK–122.0 mi171Compare →
Reynolds Mountain Christian AcadenyPrivate · tuition7.2K–122.6 mi168Compare →
Canterbury Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4K–122.7 mi123Compare →
Eliada AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–112.9 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Odyssey Community School is listed in Asheville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Odyssey Community School

Odyssey Community School is a private school in Asheville, NC, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Odyssey Community School

What grades does Odyssey Community School serve?

Odyssey Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Odyssey Community School?

Odyssey Community School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Community School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Odyssey Community School rank in NC?

Odyssey Community School ranks #65 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Odyssey Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Odyssey Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Odyssey Community School a private school?

Yes, Odyssey Community 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 Odyssey Community School a religious school?

No, Odyssey Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
141
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Small City
County
Buncombe County
Area population (ZIP 28801)
13,580
Area average commute
15.1 min
Area median age
43.3
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 28801; 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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