Asheville, NC · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
574 Haywood Rd, 28806 · (828) 258-9264
Enrollment
164
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$9,700–$16,200
Application fee
$80
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool 5 Days AM | $9,700 | — |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool 5 Days full | $14,500 | — |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool 5 Days full + PM | $16,500 | — |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Elementary Grades K-1 | $15,550 | — |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Elementary Grades 2-3 | $15,750 | — |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Elementary Grades 4-5 | $15,950 | — |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Middle School Grade 6 | $16,200 | — |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Middle School Grade 7 | $16,200 | — |
Head of school
Susie Fahrer
Executive Director
Curriculum & special classes
Rainbow Community School provides an engaging, nurturing, and academically challenging learning environment to educate the whole child using The Rainbow Seven Domains™. This model engages the Physical, Natural, Social, Emotional, Creative, Mental, and Spiritual aspects of human development, fostering scholarship and holistic growth in harmony with child development stages.
Financial aid
A limited amount of tuition assistance is available for families with demonstrated need who would not otherwise be able to send their child to RCS, with applications due by February 9. The school also offers Voluntary Equitable Tuition Payments which support higher faculty/staff salaries and the financial aid program.
Application fee: $80
Before & after school care
Before school
K-8 Before School care is available M-F, 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
After school
K-8 After School care is available M-F, with daily pick up at 4:00-4:15 p.m. for an hour, or full-time until 5:30 pm. Wednesday Only care is also available until 5:30 pm, with club attendance prorated.
Cost
Before School care: $4 per day. After School care (pre-registration rates, charged monthly over 10 months, Aug-May): M-F One hour (daily pick up at 4:00-4:15) costs $1,254 per child ($38 per week, 33 weeks). M-F full-time (daily pick up by 5:30 pm) costs $2,640 per child ($80 per week for 33 weeks). Wednesday Only (pick up by 5:30 pm) costs $693 per child ($21 per week for 33 weeks). Drop-In Rate: $18 per day per child for an hour or less, $25 per day per child for more than 1 hour.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Rainbow Community School is a preK-8th grade independent school. The process typically involves booking a tour, submitting an online application, and arranging for a shadow visit. Families typically hear back in March or April for the following academic year, though applications are reviewed on a rolling basis outside the traditional timeline.
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Applications are accepted year-round; however, openings are generally announced in mid-April. Early applications are strongly recommended. Applications received outside the traditional timeline are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$80
What they ask for: Online application, $80 application fee per student, Parents' Authorization for Release of Records, teacher recommendations, shadow visit/preschool playdate.
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