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Reading BuddiesWhen it comes to deciding whether or not to send your child to private school, you're likely to have a lot of questions.

Perhaps you've tried public school and noticed that your child is having academic, behavioral, or spiritual difficulties. Perhaps you and your child are about to enter Kindergarten, Middle School, or High School, and you want to give them the greatest learning environment possible. Perhaps you stumbled onto this site by chance, and it has piqued your curiosity.

Whatever path you've taken to get here, know that we recognize this is a big decision! As a result, we've come to lend a hand in answering some of those queries.

Is Private School in Buncombe County Right for Your Child?

Emmanuel Lutheran School exists to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Emmanuel delivers a Christ-centered challenging education for children, churched and unchurched, regardless of socioeconomic condition, ethnicity, national or cultural origin, or religious conviction, as part of our mission to share the gospel in an educational context. 

We believe that Emmanuel Lutheran School provides our students with the tools they need to pursue education with excellence and become responsible followers of Christ in society.

How Private School Benefits Buncombe County Families

Private Christian education has many benefits for families in the Asheville area:

  • Private schools help students hear and believe the gospel. 
  • Private schools have smaller class sizes than public institutions. 
  • Private schools allow teachers to provide individualized instruction for students. 
  • Private school teachers are spiritual mentors and disciple-makers. 
  • Private schools perform well academically and emphasize excellence for students pursuing an education. 
  • Private schools have the freedom and flexibility to make decisions about curriculum, social distancing, online education, technology, and more. 
  • Private schools are a tight-knit community. 

How Emmanuel Lutheran School Stands Apart Among Private Schools in Buncombe County

ELS is full-steam ahead with our curriculum. STEAM is an educational movement that combines science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration by applying all the disciplines together.

Emmanuel Lutheran School in Asheville is Western North Carolina’s first and only Christian Parochial Christian STEAM school that empowers students using technology along with the arts to build confidence and inspire students to do great things past their middle school experiences.

How Your Child Can Be Part of Our Private School

Located conveniently in the popular West Asheville community, ELS is here to serve families in and around Buncombe County with the highest quality Christ-centered educational experience. We are committed to seeing each student become the adult God created them to be. 

If you would like to know more about ELS or schedule a tour, please reach out to us today