With over 26,000 students enrolled, private (non-public) schools and charter schools make up a significant part of Mecklenburg County s educational landscape. There are approximately 85 private schools, some of which offer education with a religious or cultural focus.charter schools, which are public, tuition-free institutions, are becoming an increasingly popular school choice in Mecklenburg County. For additional information on tuition and enrollment openings, please contact individual schools directly. For additional information on Charlotte- Mecklenburg s diverse educational facilities, please call the chamber at 704.378.1300. All schools have a Charlotte address unless otherwise indicated. Private Schools in Mecklenburg County PATRICKSCHNEIDERPHOTO.COM Academic Illumination Day School 9-12 7 1 Independent 21106 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, 28031 704.987.9655 Mrs. Patricia Campbell lakenormanlearningcenter.com Adventist Christian Academy* PK-8 56 9 Seventh Day 4601 Emory Ln., 28211 704.366.4351 Adventist Mr. Gerald Ban adventistchristianacademy.org Anami Montessori School PK-6 30 5 AMI 2901 Archdale Dr., 28210 704.556.0042 Mrs. Joan Horlbeck anamimontessori.org Back Creek Christian Academy* TK-8 158 24 ACSI 1827 Back Creek Church Rd., 28213 704.549.4101 Mrs. Janet Ballard bccaschool.org Berean Junior Academy K-8 47 5 Seventh Day 3748 N. Beatties Ford Rd., 28216 704.391.7800 Adventist Mrs. Henrietta Bishop antm28.adventistschoolconnect.org Bethune Mays Classical Academy 4-12 63 24 Christian 800 Briar Creek Rd., Ste. DD400, 28205 704.919.2031 Dr. Christina Christian bethunemaysclassical.org Bible Baptist Christian School PK-12 116 8 Baptist 2724 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, 28105 704.535.1694 Pastor Damian Ahrens bbcscolts.com Brisbane Academy* K-9 50 11 Independent 5901 Statesville Rd., 28269 704.598.5208 Mr. Christopher A. Crooks brisbaneacademy.org British International School of Charlotte PK-9 112 34 British Schools 7000 Endhaven Ln., 28277 704.341.3236 of America Mr. Adam Stevens britishschoolofcharlotte.org Brookstone Schools K-8 131 10 ACSI 2414 Lester St., 28208 704.392.6330 Dr. Donald Larsen brookstoneschools.org Carmel Christian School* K-12 782 111 ACSI, Baptist 1145 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Matthews, 28105 704.849.9723 Mr. J. Van Wade carmelchristian.org Charlotte Catholic High School* 9-12 1,330 107 Catholic 7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd., 28226 704.543.1127 Mr. W. Kurt Telford charlottecatholic.org Charlotte Christian School* JK-12 1,015 97 ACSI 7301 Sardis Rd., 28270 704.366.5657 Mr. Barry Giller charlottechristian.com Charlotte Country Day School* K-12 1,593 325 Independent 1440 Carmel Rd., 28226 704.943.4500 Mr. Mark Reed charlottecountryday.org Charlotte Country Day Middle School* 5-8 5936 Green Rea Rd., 28226 704.943.4800 charlottecountryday.org Charlotte Islamic Academy* K-12 85 110 Islamic 4301 Shamrock Dr., 28215 704.537.1772 Mr. Abdel J. Lamti ciacademy.us Charlotte Jewish Day School* K-5 100 13 Jewish 5007 Providence Rd., 28226 704.366.4558 Mrs. Mariashi Groner cjdschool.org Charlotte Latin School* K-12 1,384 179 Independent 9502 Providence Rd., 28277 704.846.1100 Mr. Arch McIntosh, Jr. charlottelatin.org Charlotte Leadership Academy 6-12 19 1 Independent P.O. Box 680476, 28216 704.712.1195 Ms. Doan Clark facebook.com/charlotteleadershipacademy Charlotte Preparatory School* K-8 296 64 Independent 212 Boyce Rd., 28211 704.366.5994 Mr. Blair Fisher charlotteprep.com Charlotte United Christian Academy K-12 163 41 ACSI 7640 Wallace Rd., 28212 704.537.0331 Mrs. Janet Atwell cucawarriors.com 10/15 330 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 704.378.1300 charlotte.global @cltecondev and @cltchamber
Private Elementary and Middle Schools in Mecklenburg County
Private Schools in Mecklenburg County Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School K-4 38 10 Nobel 15115 Norman View Ln., Huntersville, 28078 704.896.6605 Learning Mrs. Karen Barrett Communities huntersville.chesterbrookacademy.com Christ the King Catholic High School* 9-12 140 29 Catholic 2011 Crusader Way, Huntersville, 28078 704.799.4400 Mr. Brendan Keane christthekinghs.com Christian Montessori School K-4 9 5 AMS, ACSI 14101 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville, 28078 704.875.1801 Mrs. Sonya Curry christianmontessorischool.org Countryside Montessori Schools* K-12 308 51 AMS 9026 Mallard Creek Rd, 28262 704.503.6000 Dr. Wilhelmenia Rembert countrysidemontessorischools.org Countryside Montessori Schools* 1-6 4125 Johnston Oehler Rd., 28269 704.503.6000 countrysidemontessorischools.org Covenant Day School* K-12 813 73 Christian 800 Fullwood Ln., Matthews, 28105 704.847.2385 Mr. Mark Davis covenantday.org Crossway Academy K-5 11 3 Independent 9129 Monroe Rd., Ste. 100-105, 28270 704.847.3911 Ms. Dorian Ladue crosswayacademy.com Cyzner Institute Day School 1-9 25 24 Independent 7022 Sardis Rd., 28173 704.366.8260 Dr. Lisa Cyzner cyznerinstitute.com Davidson Day School K-12 450 77 Independent 750 Jetton St., Davidson, 28036 704.237.5200 Mr. Gene Bratek davidsonday.org Davidson Green School K-4 24 4 Independent 511 S. Main St., Davidson, 28036 704.892.0091 Ms. Jennifer Jakubecy davidsongreenschool.org Dream Children School K 3 6 Independent PO Box 62035, 28262 704.503.5823 Mrs. LaTavia Drakeford facebook.com/dreamchildreninc Epiphany School of Charlotte 4-8 13 6 Independent 1000 E. Morehead St., 28204 704.644.4407 Ms. Stacy Kasberg theepiphanyschool.com Evelyn Mack Academy K-12 29 6 Independent 6850 Monroe Rd., 28212 704.535.8304 Mrs. Evelyn Mack Faith Baptist Christian School K-12 34 8 Baptist 6840 Wilson Grove Rd., 28227 704.545.0937 Mrs. Amy Rogerson Fletcher School* K-12 257 89 Independent 8500 Sardis Rd., 28270 704.365.4658 Ms. Margaret Sigmon thefletcherschool.org Grace Academy K-12 301 52 Christian 3645 Pleasant Plains Rd., Matthews, 28104 704.234.0292 Mr. Bob Daniel graceacademync.com Grace Covenant Academy K-5 96 22 ACSI 17301 Statesville Rd., Cornelius, 28031 704.892.5601 Mrs. Kim Goodwin gracecovenantacademy.org Greyfriars Classical Academy 9-12 32 22 Presbyterian 2701 Rice Rd., Matthews, 28105 704.315.5774 Rev. John McGowan greyfriarsca.net Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School* K-12 933 96 ACSI, Baptist 6050 Hickory Grove Rd., 28215 704.531.4000 Pastor Clint Pressley hgchristian.org Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School* 6-8 892 66 Catholic 3100 Park Rd., 28209 704.527.7822 Mr. Kevin Parks edline.net/pages/holy_trinity_catholicms John Crosland School, The* 1-12 93 33 Independent 5146 Parkway Plaza Blvd., 28217 704.365.5490 Dr. Sean Preston johncroslandschool.org Kent Academy 1-8 39 1 Independent 1819 Charlotte Dr., 28203 704.996.8283 Dr. Jane Robinson kentacademycharlotte.com Keystone Montessori School K-1 6 2 AMI 2830 Dorchester Pl., 28209 704.523.4338 Mrs. Hawley Hoggard keystonemontessorischool.org Kiddie Academy of Charlotte K 8 6 Independent 9310 Blakeney Center Dr., 28277 704.543.5581 Mr. David Willis facebook.com/kiddieacademyblakeney King s Academy 5-12 24 2 Christian 2202 W. Sugar Creek Rd., 28262 704.400.8389 Mrs. Diane Nall kingsacademycharlotte.org Lake Norman Christian School* K-12 107 28 ACSI 251 South St., Davidson, 28036 704.987.9811 Mr. Wes Johnston lakenormanchristian.com Male Leadership Academy of Charlotte K-4 15 5 Christian 5901 Nations Ford Rd., 28217 704.405.2012 Mr. Todd Pipkin themaleleadershipacademy.com Manus Academy* 4-12 54 24 Independent 6203 Carmel Rd., 28226 704.542.6471 Ms. Lesley Taylor manusacademy.com Mosaic School K-6 19 5 Independent 401 E. Arrowood Rd., 28217 240.643.8380 Ms. Nancy Tilton mosaic-school.org Mountain Island Day School K-9 13 2 Christian 8101 Fallsdale Dr., 28216 704.391.5516 Mrs. Kathy Keane midschool.org New Life Christian Academy School of the Arts K-7 58 9 Christian 1337 Samuel St., 28206 704.370.3477 Ms. Sheila Stokes nlcacharlotte.com
Private High Schools in Mecklenburg County
Private Schools in Mecklenburg County Northside Christian Academy* K-12 450 38 ACSI 333 Jeremiah Blvd., 28262 704.596.4074 Mr. Tony Fajardo ncaknights.com Oasis Performing Arts School K-10 38 5 Christian 512 West Blvd., 28203 704.713.2284 Pastor Cynthia Williams oasisperformingartsschool.com Omni Montessori School* K-9 160 25 AMI 9536 Blakeney-Heath Rd., 28277 704.541.1326 Mr. Grae Baker omni-montessori.org One7 Academy 5-11 17 5 Christian 2223 Eastway Dr., 28205 704.493.7043 Mrs. Mary Catherine Garrett one7.org Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School* K-8 144 20 Catholic 4225 Shamrock Dr., 28215 704.531.0067 Mrs. Allana-Rae Ramkissoon olainfo.com Palisades Episcopal School* JK-8 155 24 Episcopal 13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy., 28278 704.583.1825 Mrs. Kerin Hughes pescharlotte.org Paw Creek Christian Academy K-12 25 9 Pentecostal 5110 Tuckaseegee Rd., 28208 704.391.0588 Mr. Joseph Chambers pawcreek.org Philips Academy 6-12 17 8 Independent 3115 Providence Rd., 28211 704.365.4533 Ms. Deborah Hofland philipsacademync.org Phoenix Montessori Academy PK-12 53 13 Independent 412 Armour St., Davidson, 28036 704.892.7536 Mrs. India Adams phoenixmontessori.org Plaza Road Academy 6-12 10 2 Religious 6035 Hunters Crossing Ln., 28215 704.567.6012 Mrs. Marie Kivett Presbyterian Academy 2-12 23 1 Boarding 200 Hawthorne Ln., 28233 704.384.4791 Ms. Ashley Smith Providence Day School* TK-12 1,568 283 Independent 5800 Sardis Rd., 28270 704.887.6000 Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw providenceday.org Renaissance Christian School of Excellence 2-9 9 5 Christian 11000 Dekalb Pl., 28262 704.323.5938 Ms. GaVonne Hamilton Rod of God Christian Academy K-12 10 4 Christian 7400 S. Tryon St., 28217 704.527.9900 Dr. Annette Allen rodofgod.com Saint Ann Catholic School* K-5 136 38 Catholic 600 Hillside Ave., 28209 704.525.4938 Mrs. Kathy McKinney stannscatholicschool.com Saint Gabriel Catholic School* K-5 577 40 Catholic 3028 Providence Rd., 28211 704.366.2409 Mrs. Sharon Broxterman stgabrielcatholicschool.org Saint Mark Catholic School* K-8 743 70 Catholic 14750 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville, 28078 704.766.5000 Mrs. Debbie Butler stmarkcatholicschool.net Saint Matthew Catholic School* TK-5 595 71 Catholic 11525 Elm Ln., 28277 704.544.2070 Mr. Kevin O Herron st-matts.com Saint Patrick Catholic School* K-5 267 26 Catholic 1125 Buchanan St., 28203 704.333.3174 Ms. Debbie Mixer saintpatrickschool.org Sedgefield School K-4 25 2 Independent 2830 Dorchester Pl., 28209 704.523.4338 Mrs. Hawley Hoggard Shands Institute 2-6 7 2 Independent 130A W. Matthews St., Matthews, 28105 704.321.5705 Ms. Elizabeth Morris shandsinstitute.org SOAR Academy 5-11 10 5 Independent 2409 Plantation Center Dr., Ste. A, 704.230.0485 Matthews 28105 soaracademync.org Mrs. Vanessa Reed South Charlotte Baptist Academy K-12 88 19 Baptist 12416 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville, 28134 704.544.7323 Mr. Nathan Bailey scbacademy.org Southlake Christian Academy* K-12 749 68 ACSI 13820 Hagers Ferry Rd., Huntersville, 28078 704.949.2200 Mr. Phillip Horton southlakechristian.org Talented Tenth Boys Academy 2-9 5 2 Christian 1500 Rocky River Rd. W, 28213 980.939.6272 Ms. Audrey Howard III tttbanc.org Teaching Achieving Students Academy K-6 17 3 Christian 7829 Old Concord Rd., 28213 704.453.9534 Mrs. Fanisha Cowan tasacademy.org Trinity Christian Preparatory School* 8-12 68 10 Christian 7516 E. Independence Blvd., Ste. 100, 28227 704.569.1900 Mr. Doug Corwin trinityprep.com Trinity Episcopal School* K-8 430 76 Episcopal 750 E. Ninth St., 28202 704.358.8101 Mr. Thomas Franz tescharlotte.org United Faith Christian Academy* K-12 199 51 ACSI 8617 Providence Rd., 28277 704.541.1742 Dr. Daniel Patton ufca.org Victory Christian Center School* PK-12 204 22 Christian 1501 Carrier Dr., 28216 704.391.7339 Mr. Michael Pratt vccskings.com Note: Excludes those facilities that offer kindergarten only. All schools are recognized by the state of North Carolina. *Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. School has multiple locations; enrollment information given for entire school. JK = Junior Kindergarten PK= Pre-Kindergarten TK = Transitional Kindergarten Affiliations: ACSI Association of Christian Schools International; AMI Association Montessori International; AMS American Montessori Society. Sources: N.C. Directory of Non-Public Schools, 2013-14.
Charter Schools in Mecklenburg County No. School Taught Students Teachers Aristotle Prep Academy K-3 124 10 2461 Arty Ave., 28208 704.412.1086 Ms. Lauren Tucker aristotle.teamcfa.org Bradford Preparatory Academy K-8 2502 Salome Church Rd., 28262 704.701.8132 Ms. Kelly Painter bradfordprepschool.org Charlotte Choice Charter K-6 216 9 8000 Robinson Church Rd., 28215 980.272.8308 Ms. Shelly Goines-Harris charlottechoicecharter.org Charlotte Lab School K-8 301 E. Ninth St., 28202 980.277.4522 Dr. Mary Moss Charlotte Learning Academy 6-11 701 Scaleybark Rd., 28209 980.355.2077 Ms. Stacy Rose charlottelearningacademy.org Charlotte Secondary School 6-12 475 50 8601 McAlpine Park Dr., 28211 704.295.0137 Ms. Nancy Dillon charlottesecondary.org Commonwealth High School 9-12 5112 Central Ave., 28205 704.899.4998 Ms. Sydney Culver commonwealthhs.com Community Charter School K-5 141 7 510 S. Torrence St., 28204 704.377.3180 Ms. Anissa Miller charlottecommunitycharter.com Community School of Davidson* K-12 1,189 157 404 Armour St., Davidson, 28036 704.897.8061 Ms. Joy K. Warner csdnc.org Corvian Community School K-4 88 8 9501 David Taylor Dr., 28262 704.717.7550 Ms. Stacey Haskell corvian.org Crossroads Charter High 9-12 201 12 5500 N. Tryon St., 28213 704.597.5100 Ms. Gentry Campbell crossroadscharter.org Invest Collegiate K-6 2100 Suttle Ave., 28208 704.900.4226 Ms. Antoinette Ellison investcollegiate.org Kennedy Charter Public School K-12 360 30 1717 Sharon Rd. W, 28210 704.688.2939 Mr. William Stubbs kennedycharter.org KIPP: Charlotte 5-8 336 14 931 Wilann Dr., 28215 704.537.2044 Ms. Tiffany Flowers-Washington kippcharlotte.org No. School Taught Students Teachers Lake Norman Charter School 5-12 1,580 70 12701 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, 28078 704.875.3389 Ms. Shannon Stein lncs.org Lake Norman Charter School Middle School 5-8 12435 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, 28078 704.948.8600 lncs.org Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy K-8 359 18 5225 Seventy-Seven Center Dr., 28217 704.503.1112 Mr. Anthony Yodice scholarsacademy.org Pioneer Springs Community School K-3 31 29 9200 Bob Beatty Rd., 28269 704.494.0777 Ms. Cheryl Demers pioneersprings.org Queen City STEM K-12 8701 Mallard Creek Rd 210.202.9090 Ms. Atila Akyurek queencitystem.org Queen s Grant High School K-12 1,286 61 10323 Idlewild Rd., Matthews, 28105 704.545.0736 Dr. Mike Smith qgphs.com Queen s Grant Community School K-8 6400 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill, 28227 704.573.6611 Ms. Christy Morrin nhaschools.com/schools/queensgrant Socrates Academy K-6 606 30 3909 Weddington Rd., Matthews, 28105 704.321.1711 Ms. Kristen Priganc socratesacademy.us Sugar Creek Charter School K-8 875 42 4101 N. Tryon St., 28206 704.509.5470 Ms. Cheryl Turner thesugarcreek.org Thunderbird Preparatory Academy K-5 17609 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius, 28031 704.412.1024 Ms. Patty Moreira thunderbirdprep.org United Community School K-2 5309 Idlewild Rd. N, 28227 980.819.0663 Ms. Erika Hedgepeth ucsnc.org VERITAS Community School K-5 800 Everett Pl., 28205 980.333.1939 Ms. Katy Ridnouer vertias.teamcfa.school *Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. School has multiple locations; enrollment information given for entire school. Sources: N.C. School Report Cards, 2012-13. N.C. Department of Public Instruction, Office of Charter Schools.
Charter Schools in Mecklenburg County
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