Matthews Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Matthews, NC
2724 Margaret Wallace Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in North Carolina
- Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in North Carolina
- Serving families in Matthews since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Matthews Christian Academy is a Baptist private school in Matthews, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 160 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 13% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 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–12
- Students
- 160
- Teachers
- 18.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 75 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in North Carolina (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 51% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 218 Christian schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Association of Christian Schools
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Matthews Christian Academy 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 Matthews Christian Academy
What grades does Matthews Christian Academy serve?
Matthews Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Matthews Christian Academy?
About 160 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Matthews Christian Academy?
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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