For the 2024 school year, there are 77 private schools serving 13,437 students in Charlotte, NC (there are 184 public schools, serving 134,693 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Charlotte, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Charlotte, NC include Providence Day School, Charlotte Christian School and Charlotte Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $16,083, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,347.
43% of private schools in Charlotte, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Top Ranked Charlotte Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carolina Collaborative Prep
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Special Education School
5007 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 621-8482
Grades: 2-12
| 33 students
Fusion Academy Charlotte
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Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Adventist Christian Academy
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
4601 Emory Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-4351
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Anami Montessori School
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Montessori School
2901 Archdale Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 556-0042
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Calvary Child Dvlpment Center
Daycare / Preschool(Christian)
5801 Pineville Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 341-5361
Grades: PK-K
| 375 students
Charlotte Catholic High School
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(Catholic)
7702 Pineville Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 543-1127
Grades: 9-12
| 1,194 students
Charlotte Christian School
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(Christian)
(7)
7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
Grades: K-12
| 1,181 students
Charlotte Country Day School
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(9)
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Grades: PK-12
| 1,722 students
Charlotte Latin School
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9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Charlotte Leadership Academy
(Christian)
2723-2731 N. Graham Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 931-1196
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
Charlotte Preparatory School
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(6)
212 Boyce Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
Cranfield Academy - Providence
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Daycare / Preschool
11745 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 321-5555
Grades: NS-PK
| 90 students
The Fletcher School
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Special Education School
8500 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 365-4658
Grades: 1-12
| 273 students
Hickory Grove Christian School
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(Baptist)
(3)
7200 E. WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-4008
Grades: PK-12
| 951 students
4301 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 290-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 400 students
The Nest Academy
Alternative School
6824 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 493-7043
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Northside Christian Academy
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(Baptist)
333 Jeremiah Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 599-9015
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
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(Catholic)
4225 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-0067
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Palisades Episcopal School
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(Episcopal)
(1)
13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28278
(704) 583-1825
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Philips Academy
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Special Education School
(5)
3115 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Providence Day School
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,624 students
St. Ann Catholic School
(Catholic)
600 Hillside Ave
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-4938
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
St. Matthew Catholic School
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(Catholic)
11525 Elm Lane
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 544-2070
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Sedgefield School
Montessori School
2830 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 355-0900
Grades: PK-3
| 80 students
Trinity Episcopal School
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(Episcopal)
750 E 9th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 358-8101
Grades: K-8
| 440 students
Access Academy
Alternative School
920 Blairhill Rd Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Alc Mosaic (mosaic School)
Alternative School
401 E Arrowood Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 709-9668
Grades: Inquire with school
| 57 students
Alexander Youth Network
Alternative School
6220 Thermal Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-8712
Grades: 1-7
| 30 students
Ballantyne KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7801 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 237-0841
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Beatties Ford Rd. Voc.trade
All-boys
1406 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 349-4067
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Berean Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
3748 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 391-7666
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Brisbane Academy Preparatory School
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
British International School of Charlotte
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Special Program Emphasis
7000 Endhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 341-3236
Grades: NS-12
| 190 students
Brookstone Schools
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(Christian)
301 S. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 392-6330
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
(6)
5801 Pineville-Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 945-3113
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
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Charlotte, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carolina Christian Day School (Closed 2000)
Daycare / Preschool(Christian)
5832 Freedom Drive
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-1171
Grades: K
| 8 students
Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool(Episcopal)
1412 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 333-5858
Grades: PK-K
| 301 students
Heritage Christian School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3001 Kilborne Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 537-0005
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Knowledge I.S. Power Early Learning (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
2312 Orton St
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 506-6053
Grades: PK-K
| 6 students
Liberty Baptist Academy (Closed 2014)
(Baptist)
3000 Sam Wilson Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 399-0142
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Male Leadership Academy Of Charlotte (Closed 2022)
All-boys(Christian)
5901 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 405-2012
Grades: K-5
| 16 students
New Life Christian Academy School Of The Arts (Closed 2012)
Special Program Emphasis(Christian)
1337 Samuel Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 370-3477
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Oaks Christian School (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
4921 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 242-9933
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Peters Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
5120 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 543-4653
Grades: K
| 12 students
Rainbow Child Care Center of Prosperity Pointe NC (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
3502 Prosperity Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 927-9292
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
St. Augustine Academy (Closed 2004)
(Christian)
Po Box 9219
Charlotte, NC 28299
(704) 373-0011
Grades: K-4
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Charlotte, NC include Providence Day School, Charlotte Christian School and Charlotte Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Charlotte, NC?
77 private schools are located in Charlotte, NC.
How much do private schools cost in Charlotte, NC?
The average tuition cost is $16,083, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,347.
How diverse are private schools in Charlotte, NC?
Charlotte, NC private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Charlotte, NC go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Charlotte, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charlotte, NC?
43% of private schools in Charlotte, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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