School at Thompson
Alternative school · Grades 4–10
Matthews, NC
6800 Saint Peters Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Matthews
School at Thompson is an independent private school in Matthews, North Carolina, for students from 4th grade through 10th grade. It has about 17 students and around 9 students per teacher. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 185 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–10
- Students
- 17
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask School at Thompson 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 School at Thompson
What grades does School at Thompson serve?
School at Thompson serves grades 4–10.
How many students attend School at Thompson?
About 17 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at School at Thompson?
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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