Private Schools

We moved our child to this school a year ago and are amazed by the caring and loving environment MESA has created. Their low key - high quality focus on education, in alignment with Maria Montessori's methods, is uniquely Asheville and the greatest hidden gem of elementary education we could have hoped for. As if that wasn't reason enough to love MESA they also partner with Arden Reading Clinic, less than a mile up the road, to engage kids with dyslexia etc. in the most supportive and encouraging environment we have ever experienced. Lastly, they just announced that they will be opening a middle school in Spring 2015 to provide a cohesive Montessori education from Elementary School Through Middle School.

Asheville's premiere prep school offering high quality education with international students and a well run sports program.

On a positive note, the teachers at CDS are truly wonderful. Ann Jennings exemplifies all of the characteristics of an excellent teacher. However, the school administration is not trustworthy. I encourage any prospective student and student's parents to speak with former students and parents to gain a comprehensive perspective of the school prior to considering joining CDS.

I attended this school from third grade through sixth grade. I have many fond memories of my teachers and classmates from NCS. They did an excellent job laying a strong academic foundation for me.

I have never had the pleasure of being at this lovely school, but this is just a message from a Mother who has kin with fundamental disabilities. Please encourage non Christians to use proper ways of discerning the truth and or investigating. Brutality is hated by God and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth to you. Speak the truth, respect the truth and the truth will use you, will reveal the truth to you.

Our children have been going to TLC for 4 years, since Kindergarten. We have never had a day where the kids didn't want to go to school. They wake up excited and can't wait to get there. Their academic progress is second to none. With such small class sizes, the teachers can challenge both kids well beyond their grade level, where the need arises. The camp setting provides endless learning opportunities and outdoor fun hard to match anywhere else in Asheville.

This program has saved many lives. The staff are some of the most caring, highly trained professionals I've ever had the pleasure to meet. If you're considering which program to get help for your child from, Solstice East definitely should be at the top of your list. They know their stuff. The campus is gorgeous and is extremely peaceful.

I am reading reviews for this school. I am impressed that this Principle is sticking with Christian Doctrine and Values. I would wonder why non-Christian folks would want to confuse their children by learning one faith at school and living another at home? The simple fact is, Mormons do not believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God or God in flesh. Infact, they believe quite the opposite. Mormons can not be CHRISTians and Mormon. It simply is not possible. I do know that as a Christian that I would love it if it could be, because Jesus the Christ and other Christians would love for you to know Jesus in your heart, love Him and dedicate your lives to Him and Him alone. He came specifically to redeem you and love you. John 3:16 explains it perfectly. And, the same goes for the Buddist family, if you are Christian then why not be dedicated, why dabble in other religions? Truth is, Jesus is about relationship. He craves your love, time and deication. He simply hated Religion! And, proved it. He redeemed the world with His life, blood. He defeated the grave, He rose again and He lives. He reigns over all. He invites All. If we choose to reject Him, we choose that ourselves. I would consider this Christian School, if for no other reason, because they are true to their doctrine of their faith in Jesus Christ alone. That is not mean spirited, it is dedicated to the one True God. Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth and the life and noone can get to the Father except through me' John 14:6. That means no religion will get you to Heaven, it is trust in Jesus alone that does that. Either one believes that wholly or not at all. There are no in betweens. To deny this is to call Jesus Christ a Liar. And, He was not. Perhaps, the policy could change so that the $150.00 admission fee is waived, if the school is not a good fit? I am not privy of that process, but other then that, I see nothing that was done wrong. I see honesty and truth and prayer key. I don't see any other way to operate as a Christian, even if those that don't practice Christianity don't agree. The Mormon Church certainly has many rules, as do the Jehovah Witness Religion, certainly the Islam Religion and the Catholic Religion too, etc...If one wanted to attend one of their schools, there would surely be a protocol. I wish we all were followers of Jesus Christ and taught that to our children exclusively, but that day is not here yet. I hope this is accepted in the Spirit in which I intended it. I am not affiliated with this school or anyone there. I found it on a search for someone else and was shocked to see these things in the reviews. I felt compelled to write my own review as a Dedicated Jesus Christ follower and not as a follower of any sect of religion. Christians get a bad rap, because our Lord teaches peace, forgiveness, love. We try to be these things. But, Jesus also taught us to stand for and with Him alone. Not to do this would be Hypocritical, not the other way around.

I was a student there in 1958 and 1959. I have thought about the school every day all my life. The greatest most wonderful experience I've ever had. I love this place. I'm planning on going back very soon for my first visit in 60 years

Indoctrinating children into a life of ignorant servitude to a false god.

Amazing!

Difficult place to learn. With GCA there is no such thing as grace. Look at the website and read the bios. It smacks of folks who actually believe they pulled themselves up by their own merit.

Great private school that's been going on for a long time