Black Mountain is extremely family friendly. Located just a short drive from Downtown Asheville, Black Mountain boasts a small town feeling with a few schools where your kids will grow and learn together. There are 5 K-12 schools in Black Mountain, NC, including 3 public schools and 2 private schools. The Swannanoa Valley Montessori School is also located in Downtown Black Mountain. There are 4 Black Mountain elementary schools, 2 Black Mountain middle schools and 2 Black Mountain high schools.  Black Mountain public schools belong to the Buncombe County Schools School District.