Emmanuel Lutheran School provides a transformative Christian education experience in the heart of Western North Carolina. For over 60 years, our private Christian school has been nurturing young hearts and minds in Asheville through academic excellence grounded in biblical truth and Christian values.
Located in west Asheville, our accredited private Christian school serves families seeking faith-based education from preschool through 8th grade. We offer a unique educational approach that cultivates both academic prowess and spiritual formation, preparing students not just for academic success but for a life of purpose and faith.
At Emmanuel Lutheran School, we believe that true education addresses the whole child – intellectually, spiritually, physically, and socially. Our Christ-centered curriculum integrates biblical truth into every subject, helping students develop a cohesive Christian worldview that shapes how they understand themselves, their world, and their purpose within it.
A Christian worldview provides children with a coherent framework for understanding reality through the lens of Scripture. At our Asheville Christian school, students learn to:
This biblical foundation shapes not just what our students know, but who they become. By integrating faith with learning, we help students build an intellectual and spiritual foundation that will guide them throughout their lives.
Our commitment to Christian education never compromises academic excellence. In fact, our biblical foundation enhances it. Emmanuel Lutheran School offers:
Emmanuel Lutheran School is proud to be Western North Carolina's first Christian parochial STEAM school. Our innovative approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics is uniquely integrated with biblical truth, allowing students to explore God's creation through multiple disciplines.
Our Christian STEAM program acknowledges God as the ultimate creator while encouraging students to be creative problem-solvers who use their gifts to honor God and serve others. This approach helps students understand that faith and science are complementary paths to understanding God's world.
The STEAM program at our Christian school includes:
Emmanuel Lutheran School provides a complete Christ-centered educational journey for children at all stages of development:
At Emmanuel Lutheran School, we partner with Christian families to nurture faith and character in the next generation. Our approach includes:
Students engage with Scripture daily through Bible classes, devotions, and weekly chapel services. More importantly, biblical truth is woven throughout all subjects, helping students see God's hand in history, science, literature, and mathematics.
We intentionally cultivate Christian virtues such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These character qualities are taught, modeled, and practiced throughout the school day.
Following Christ's example of servant leadership, our students participate in age-appropriate service projects throughout the year. These opportunities help students develop compassion and recognize their ability to make a difference in our Asheville community and beyond.
Our Christian teachers serve as spiritual mentors who model authentic faith and guide students in their own spiritual journeys. This mentorship creates a nurturing environment where students can ask questions, explore their faith, and grow in their relationship with Christ.
Education at Emmanuel Lutheran extends far beyond the classroom. We believe in developing well-rounded Christian students through various extracurricular activities and community experiences:
Our athletics program includes volleyball, basketball, cross country, cheerleading, pickleball, and disc golf. Through sports, students learn teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship as expressions of their Christian faith.
Students develop their God-given creative talents through music, visual arts, and drama. These programs provide opportunities for artistic expression that glorifies God and enriches our community.
Students participate in academic fairs and competitions throughout the year, including Science Fair, History Fair, Art Fair, Spelling Bee, and Geography Bee. These events showcase academic excellence within our Christian school community.
Our school community comes together for events like Grandparents' Day, Family Dance, and our annual Color Run/Obstacle Course. These cherished traditions build our Christian school community and create lasting memories.
Emmanuel Lutheran School has been an integral part of Asheville's Christian community for over six decades. While we are affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, we welcome families from diverse Christian denominations who share our commitment to Christ-centered education.
Our families come from throughout Buncombe County and surrounding areas, creating a vibrant community united by shared faith and educational values. Approximately one-third of our students are members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, while two-thirds come from various Christian backgrounds.
We believe that Christian education should be accessible to families who desire it for their children. Emmanuel Lutheran School offers various financial aid options to help make this possible for Asheville families.
We're committed to working with families to make quality Christian education accessible. Contact our office for more information about tuition rates and financial assistance options.
Joining the Emmanuel Lutheran School family begins with these steps:
Our admissions team is ready to guide you through each step and answer any questions you may have about our Christian school community. We welcome applications throughout the year, though some grade levels may have limited availability.
Experience firsthand what makes Emmanuel Lutheran School unique among private Christian schools in Asheville. Schedule a tour to observe our Christ-centered learning environment, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn more about our approach to Christian education.
Phone: (828) 281-8182
Location: 51 Wilburn Place, Asheville, NC 28806
Emmanuel Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs.
