Asheville co-ed independent PreK-12 school for language-based learning differences, dyslexia, and ADHD.
Carolina Day School is Asheville's only co-ed, independent day school for grades PreK through 12, dedicated to engaging smart and curious children in a supportive community. As a national leader in transforming students with language-based learning differences, the school specializes in helping students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia become high achievers and confident learners. The school offers specialized learning difference programs and ADD/ADHD support within a bright, bold, and compassionate environment.
With nationally trained faculty focused on brain-based instruction, the school provides an average class size of 15 students to ensure personalized attention. The curriculum includes advanced honors courses and AP classes across various subjects, while the athletic fields and extracurricular clubs foster physical and social development. The school maintains a nonsectarian, inclusive atmosphere where high standards meet compassion.
Founded in 1987, Carolina Day School offers tuition assistance to help qualified families meet the $26,950 yearly cost. Admissions are rolling with additional deadlines in November and February, managed by Meredith Daniels and Cara Bledsoe. Families interested in the school's specific programs for special needs students are encouraged to contact the admissions office directly.
| Year Founded | 1987 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $26,950 |
| Tuition Notes | As parents, we have both the pleasure and the primary responsibility for finding the best educational experience for our children. Carolina Day School offers tuition assistance to help qualified families meet this responsibility. |
| Total Students | 583 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Meredith Daniels |
| Admissions Associate | Cara Bledsoe |
| Admission Deadline | Nov. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 33 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 12 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Golf · Mountain Biking · Rock Climbing · Snowboarding · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Student-led Clubs · Arts and Music Programs: · Ensemble · Theater |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.carolinaday.org/about/calendar |
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