Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what Christ School costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What Christ School actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
50% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
- Books, laptop & course materials$800
- Athletics gear & team fees$900
- Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
- Travel home & breaks$2,000
- Dorm setup & storage$400
- Spending money & incidentals$2,400
- Health & student fees$1,000
About
Christ School is an all-boys Episcopal boarding and day school in Arden, North Carolina, just south of Asheville. Founded in 1900, it emphasizes a small residential community, an outdoor program in the Blue Ridge foothills, and a strong athletic tradition for grades 8-12.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at Christ School?
- At Christ School, boarding tuition is $73,650 per year and day tuition is $37,795 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does Christ School offer financial aid?
- Yes. 50% of students at Christ School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
- What grades does Christ School serve?
- Christ School serves grades 8-12.
- Is Christ School a boarding or day school?
- Christ School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is a boys school.
- How many students attend Christ School?
- Christ School enrolls about 285 students.
- Where is Christ School located?
- Christ School is located in Arden, North Carolina.