There are a lot of great things about Haywood County, North Carolina. Some of the highest summits in the Appalachians rise near Waynesville and Lake Junaluska. Great Smoky National Park is the most visited national park in the country, with countless hiking, backcountry camping, and miles of fly fishing available. 

The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad is just a few miles down the road in nearby Bryson City.  There are great small businesses, medical professionals and neighbors throughout the area. 

Great schools are part of what makes our area special. Haywood Christian Academy is proud to be one of the excellent academic institutions in Haywood County. 

If you are considering alternatives to traditional public education, we encourage you to our private Christian school in Waynesville. Here are some of the benefits of choosing a private school in Haywood County, NC.

Haywood Christian Academy - A Great Christian Private School

The mission of Haywood Christian Academy is to develop students into Christian leaders by providing an excellent educational experience on a foundation of Biblical truth. The principle of excellence guided the founding of Haywood Christian Academy. 

It is expected that students must perform at or above grade level and exhibit character and behavior that is consistent with Christian values. We are striving to emulate Christ's excellence. We welcome students from all walks of life, as well as all ethnicities and Christian denominations. 

Benefits of choosing a great Christian private school include:

• 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 viewpoint 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 run with excellence in mind, with Christian character and a biblical worldview taking precedence.

What Makes Haywood Christian Academy a Great School?

What are the contributing factors that make our school great?

• Faculty: Our compassionate faculty are committed to pointing each child to Christ. 
• Facilities: Our facilities allow us the space we need to invest in each student. 
• Faith: Our faith in Jesus gives us hope for today and the future. 
• Family: Our teachers, administrators, and parents are a family and supportive community. 

Haywood Christian School is located in Waynesville, about forty minutes west of the city of Asheville. Those that call the area home expect greatness in their educational institutions. The administrators and faculty at HCA are committed to excellence in every aspect of education, athletics, and Biblical studies. 

Contact us to find out more about how our great school can help your children grow into the adults God created them to be.