There are numerous reasons why families choose to reside in Waynesville. Our charming town is nestled in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, with views of the ridges, valleys, and rivers throughout the region. Our area offers outstanding cultural attractions as well as stunning scenery. 

The following are some of the things that parents and students love about Waynesville and Haywood County:

• We have access to countless miles of hiking trails. Some of the best mountain biking systems on the East Coast are in our area.
• We have one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls in the South, just a few miles from Waynesville.
• River activities abound on the pristine Nantahala and Pigeon Rivers.  People travel from all over the country to go fly fishing in our mountain heritage trout waters. 
• Nearby, zipline canopy tours and other backcountry adventures can be found throughout the area. 
• Waynesville's gorgeous downtown has award-winning restaurants and unique shops all within walking distance of decent parking. 
• Our town is within thirty to forty-five minutes of Asheville, the largest urban area in western North Carolina.
• There is no shortage of great healthcare workers, doctors, dentists, and other amenities. 
• Our town is growing; however, it is still possible to find reasonably priced housing and property. 

You can expect a high-quality education for your child regardless of where they attend school in Waynesville. A private Christian academy may be the appropriate fit for your child if you desire an option other than public education that will allow your child to strengthen their faith as well as their academics. 

Haywood Christian Academy provides Waynesville area families with the highest quality Christian education in a supportive setting that encourages children in their walk with Christ, as well as their studies. 

Haywood Christian Academy in Waynesville, NC

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. We want to impact the culture of western North Carolina and the world by raising up Christ-centered students and releasing them as leaders into our community and beyond. 

How HCA Raises Up Exceptional Students and Christian Leaders

Some of the ways we accomplish our mission and vision at HCA include:

• Teachers support students with the goal of aiding them in maturing in their Christian faith.
• Fewer students in each classroom allow kids to receive the individualized attention they need to achieve academic and spiritual fulfillment.
• Chapel services are held throughout the week, where students have the chance to worship God through singing, prayer, and the preaching of the Word.
• Students have the chance to participate in high-quality sporting programs with biblical leaders as coaches.
• Students are challenged to meet their academic objectives and continue their education in college and beyond.
• Students are given a supportive community that will continue to help them even after they graduate from high school. 

For fifteen years, Haywood Christian Academy has provided the students of Waynesville with the highest quality Christian school experience. We have welcomed students from all backgrounds to join us and seen countless children become mature adults before our eyes. We welcome the opportunity to serve your family. 

If you have questions about how your child can be part of our private Christian academy in Waynesville, please feel free to reach out to our team. We would love to talk with you more about our school and schedule a tour, so you can see how God is moving and working in our midst. 

We look forward to getting to know you and how we can help your family.