The lovely community of Lake Junaluska, located on a gorgeous mountain lake, is a perfect spot to raise a family for individuals who wish to be close to jobs in Waynesville or Asheville while avoiding some of the traffic surrounding their downtowns. 

Lake Junaluska is the ideal place to call home, with easy access to amazing outdoor activities, charming towns like Cherokee, Bryson City, and Franklin, as well as many of North Carolina's hidden gems. New western North Carolina residents are choosing Lake Junaluska and Haywood County for many reasons, including:

• The proximity to the vast Great Smoky National Park
• Access to thousands of miles of hiking trails
• The abundance of trout fishing waters in and around Haywood County
• Mountain biking meccas like Fire Mountain and Tsali Recreation Area
• The beauty of the mountains and valleys
• The many great restaurants and small businesses that call this area home

Our private Christian school is proud to serve students in Lake Junaluska and beautiful Haywood County.

Haywood Christian Academy - a Christian School Near Lake Junaluska, NC

If you live in Lake Junaluska, Haywood Christian School is proud to be your neighbor. Haywood Christian Academy is a private Christian school in Waynesville, North Carolina that offers education for kindergarteners through twelfth graders. For three and four-year-olds, Haywood Christian Early Learning Center provides a unique learning experience.

Parents may rest assured that their children are receiving an excellent private education focusing on Jesus in a safe environment at Haywood Christian Academy. What are some of the advantages of choosing a Christian school education in western North Carolina?

Advantages of Christian Private Education 

There are countless advantages to choosing a Christian school for parents and students, including:

• In a school with a Christ-centered mission, children will hear the gospel on a regular basis.
• All academic disciplines will be taught with a Christian worldview perspective in mind.
• Administrators, teachers, and support staff are all committed to providing the greatest education possible for the glory of God.
• Small class sizes ensure that your child gets the one-on-one attention they need, especially in more difficult subjects.
• Christian school teachers act as mentors and disciple-makers.
• Haywood Christian Academy's extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs are all conducted with excellence in mind, with Christian character and a biblical worldview taking precedence.

At HCA, our mission is to develop students into Christian leaders by providing an excellent educational experience on a foundation of Biblical truth. Students in middle school can engage in blended learning by using technology to research, compile, and exchange material in core classrooms. 

If you are considering enrolling your child in a Christian school near Lake Junaluska, Haywood Christian Academy would love to talk with you and answer any questions you have. We are happy to schedule a tour and let you meet our faculty and staff. 

Our school is committed to helping your child know Christ, receive a high-quality academic experience, and grow into the Christ-honoring adult you know they can be. Contact us today for more information about Haywood Christian Academy.