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family friendly cityWhat is there to love about Asheville? Only everything.

The city is known for attracting individuals, people who are not afraid to challenge conventional thinking and cultural norms. There are creative, innovative companies throughout the region, ranging from small businesses to major corporations. Our area has grown rapidly in the last several decades, due in part to a strong economy made up of primarily independent businesses. Almost all of the retail shops and restaurants downtown, as well as those in West Asheville, are exclusive to the area. People move here for access to outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking, where they can escape to the peacefulness and serenity of the woods. Roads like the famous Blue Ridge Parkway beckon residents and visitors to put away their phone, their email, and their clock and go see something they have never seen. There is certainly a spirit of independence here in western North Carolina.

More people are moving to our area than ever. One of the after-effects of the global pandemic is the rise in the prevalence of working remotely. Many have decided if they are going to work from home, they would like to do it somewhere with a view.

We applaud those who have determined to live in a place they love. When it comes to education in this area, those who feel individualistic can benefit from enrolling their child in an independent school. If you are searching for an independent alternative to traditional public education, look no further than Emmanuel Lutheran School in Asheville, NC.

Emmanuel Lutheran School: An Independent Private School in Asheville, NC

As a private Christian school in West Asheville, our students enjoy all the benefits of being able to educate our students independently. Emmanuel Lutheran School provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in a caring environment. Our mission is to prepare children For Today, For Tomorrow, Forever. Here are some of the benefits of being independent:

  • We are unashamedly Christ-centered in the classroom.
  • We make sure students have opportunities every day to hear the gospel.
  • We teach everything from the perspective of a Christian worldview.
  • We have smaller class sizes that help students receive the individual attention they need and deserve.
  • We are able to provide a high level of academics for each student.
  • We get to choose to be the only Christian parochial school in western North Carolina to offer a STEAM-based curriculum.

Emmanuel Lutheran School is full STEAM ahead. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This curriculum promotes collaboration and creative problem solving for our students, helping them develop skills they can take with them to high school and beyond. 

If you think your child would benefit from education at an independent private school in Asheville, we would love to talk with you. Contact ELS for more information and to schedule a tour of our beautiful facilities.

Need more information? Here’s a list of questions you might want to ask private schools, to help you get started.