Victory Center Elementary School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 66% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
BOverall grade100 students6 students per teacher
Private schools in Charlotte, NC
51 private schools in Charlotte, NC, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 6Christian schools 15Montessori schools 5Independent schools 6High schools 24Special education schools 7
The John Crosland School
Special education school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade97 students5 students per teacher
Adventist Christian Academy of Charlotte
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Charlotte since at least 2011
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade88 students
Alc Mosaic (Mosaic School)
Alternative school · Ungraded
One of 13 independent schools in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade80 students10 students per teacher
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts
Independent school · Grades K–5
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Charlotte, NC
BOverall grade72 students8 students per teacher
Philips Academy
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade55 students5 students per teacher
Ignite Achievement Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade53 students3 students per teacher
The Nest Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade53 students8 students per teacher
Trinity Christian Preparatory School
Alternative school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade50 students6 students per teacher
Crossway Academy
Special education school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade49 students7 students per teacher
Fusion Charlotte
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
AOverall grade49 students3 students per teacher
Brisbane Academy Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of independent schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
A-Overall grade48 students6 students per teacher
Berean Jr. Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–7
Serving families in Charlotte since at least 2011
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade44 students11 students per teacher
Charlotte Leadership Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 13 independent schools in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade44 students13 students per teacher
Christ Church Preschool and Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade44 students10 students per teacher
Fusion Academy and Learning Center - Charlotte
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
AOverall grade44 students3 students per teacher
Kent Academy
Alternative school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
AOverall grade36 students6 students per teacher
Keystone Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
A-Overall grade31 students5 students per teacher
Emerald School of Excellence
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade29 students8 students per teacher
Cyzner Institute
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 special education schools in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade27 students14 students per teacher
Keystone Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
One of 4 Montessori schools in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade25 students8 students per teacher
Epiphany School of Charlotte
Special education school · Grades 4–8
Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools nationwide
Charlotte, NC
A-Overall grade20 students4 students per teacher
Good Shepherd Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–2
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
A-Overall grade15 students5 students per teacher
Cornerstone Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
AOverall grade14 students5 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Charlotte, NC
How many private schools are in Charlotte, NC?
51 private schools in Charlotte, NC, with about 11,405 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Charlotte, NC?
The most common are Christian schools (15), special education schools (7), Catholic schools (6), independent schools (6).
Are there private high schools in Charlotte, NC?
Yes: 24 private schools in Charlotte, NC teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Charlotte, NC offer pre-K?
19 private schools in Charlotte, NC offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Charlotte, NC have?
The average school has 9.9 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Charlotte, NC?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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