The John Crosland School
Special education school · Grades K–12
Charlotte, NC
5146 Pkwy Plz Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
- Serving families in Charlotte since at least 2011
In Charlotte, North Carolina, The John Crosland School is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 97 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 15% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 97
- Teachers
- 17.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 79% of special education schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The John Crosland 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 The John Crosland School
What grades does The John Crosland School serve?
The John Crosland School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend The John Crosland School?
About 97 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The John Crosland 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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