#1 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Phoenix Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 180% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
AOverall grade140 students5 students per teacher
2026 lists
Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Private schools in Mecklenburg County, NC whose enrollment has grown the most over the past decade. Top 17 of 17 schools.
#2 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Carmel Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 102% in about a decade
Matthews, NC
BOverall grade1,144 students10 students per teacher
#3 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Grace Covenant Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 102% in about a decade
Cornelius, NC
AOverall grade226 students10 students per teacher
#4 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
St. Ann Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Enrollment up 97% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade319 students6 students per teacher
#5 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Palisades Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
Enrollment up 69% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade265 students13 students per teacher
#6 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Brookstone Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Enrollment up 69% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade174 students8 students per teacher
#7 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Charlotte Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–7
Enrollment up 62% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade152 students7 students per teacher
#8 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 57% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade180 students11 students per teacher
#9 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Brtish International School of Charlotte
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 39% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade149 students7 students per teacher
#10 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Charlotte Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 25% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
A-Overall grade1,239 students12 students per teacher
#11 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Lake Norman Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 25% in about a decade
Huntersville, NC
A+Overall grade140 students10 students per teacher
#12 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Ignite Achievement Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Enrollment up 18% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade53 students3 students per teacher
#13 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
St. Gabriel Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
Enrollment up 16% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
B-Overall grade657 students17 students per teacher
#14 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
The John Crosland School
Special education school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 15% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade97 students5 students per teacher
#15 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Matthews Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 13% in about a decade
Matthews, NC
A+Overall grade160 students9 students per teacher
#16 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
Charlotte Latin School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 10% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade1,523 students8 students per teacher
#17 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
The Fletcher School
Special education school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 10% in about a decade
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade292 students5 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.