Charlotte Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Charlotte, NC
212 Boyce Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in North Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2017–18
In Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte Preparatory School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 357 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 357
- Teachers
- 91.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 190 girls, 167 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 77% of independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 39 independent elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Charlotte Preparatory School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Charlotte Preparatory School
What grades does Charlotte Preparatory School serve?
Charlotte Preparatory School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Charlotte Preparatory School?
About 357 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Charlotte Preparatory School?
Call the 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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