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Our Lady of the Assumption School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Charlotte, NC

4225 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
  • One of the most diverse private schools in North Carolina
  • Growing: enrollment up 57% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Charlotte since at least 2011

In Charlotte, North Carolina, Our Lady of the Assumption School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 180 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment is up about 57% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Charlotte. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 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–8
Students
180
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 90 girls, 90 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    115’11–12129’13–14146’15–16130’17–18141’19–20180’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K4
    K21
    120
    221
    320
    417
    525
    622
    719
    815

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino31%
    Asian30%
    Black20%
    White11%
    Two or more races9%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of the Assumption School whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Our Lady of the Assumption School

    What grades does Our Lady of the Assumption School serve?

    Our Lady of the Assumption School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of the Assumption School?

    About 180 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of the Assumption 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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