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FEATURES2 The First 2,000 Days

How early learning impacts future success of children

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BY ELIZABETH POINDEXTER

Studies show that strong connections

formed in an infant’s brain during her first 2,000 days — the amount of time that passes between a child’s birth and her first day of kindergarten — will inform her life and educational experiences as she prepares for that first day of school.

That’s why the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation launched the First 2,000 Days campaign, funded by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and supported by organizations across the state — from Durham’s Partnership for Children to Kindermusik in Greensboro and Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.

According to first2000days.org, these crucial days of a child’s life are when brain architecture is forming, creating either a strong or weak base for all future learning. “Babies are born with more than 100 billion nerve cells in their brains. These neurons must connect and communicate with each other in order to form the circuits we ultimately need to think, learn, and succeed — something neurons do at a remarkable rate during in the first five years of life,” says Maria Shaheen, executive director of Early Childhood Education at Primrose Schools. “A high-quality education helps students reach their full potential by actively and purposefully stimulating developing brains during this critical time.”

According to brain research presented by the First 2,000 Days campaign, child development is a dynamic, interactive process that occurs in the context of relationships, experiences and environments. Children need good health, strong families and high-quality, early learning and school experiences to graduate from high school and grow into productive citizens and valuable employees.

James Provenzale, a professor of radiology at Duke University’s School of Medicine, compares a child’s brain development to the process of building a house. The foundation of a child’s brain is mostly formed before birth, he says, and a host of connections among neurons are made during the first few years of a child’s life.

“If the house is already on a bad foundation, we can only go so far with it,” Provenzale says. “Education plays a very important role.”

Provenzale’s colleague, Dr. Mohamad Mikati, chief of pediatric neurology at Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center, agrees, saying early childhood education intervention results in “an improvement in cognitive skills, IQ, language. A lot of skills improve if

you intervene.”

Community ConnectionsDurham’s Partnership for Children works to empower parents to be their child’s first and best teachers, but Executive Director Laura Benson says communities share the responsibility, as well.

“School readiness is everyone’s business,” Benson says. “In the long-term, supporting early childhood initiatives has economic, safety and health benefits for everyone. Everyone wants to live in a thriving city.”

Preschools are also jumping in to provide school-readiness programming. “At Primrose, our exclusive Balanced Learning curriculum blends teacher-guided and child-initiated learning activities with a special emphasis on character development to build the right foundation for active minds, healthy bodies and happy hearts in the first five years of a child’s life,” Shaheen says.

Mikati says numerous studies have shown that the benefits of teaching parents how to care for their children can impact generations, and that $1 invested in early childhood education can net $7 worth of value in returns to society.

“It comes down to what everybody already believes,” Provenzale says. “You have to show a kid love.”

To learn more about the First 2,000 Days initiative, and volunteer and donation opportunities, visit first2000days.org.

Elizabeth Poindexter is the marketing coordinator for DurhamCares, an organization that encourages residents to love their neighbors and invest in their communities.

2,000 DAYSThe First

How early cognitive connections impact a child’s future success




PRESCHOOL DIRECTORYNAME/ADDRESS PHONE/URL TUITION DETAILS

CABARRUS COUNTYAll Saints Episcopal Preschool525 Lake Concord Road, Concord

704-782-2024allsaintsconcord.org

Call for rates Giving children of all backgrounds and needs the opportunity to learn and grow. 2-5 years.

Concord Children’s Academy1951 Derita Road, Concord

704-723-6400concordchildrensacademy.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 200; full-day; NC five-star rating; after-school care available; license no. 13000434; educational based preschool. Enrichment activities included in tuition. 6 weeks-12 years.

Dixon Academy - Concord200 Mall Drive, Concord

704-786-1550dixonacademy.com

$780-$800/month Enrollment: 80; five-star rating; parent cam on website. 6 weeks-5 years.

Elite Preschool4500 Motorsports Drive SW, Concord

704-786-1307elitepreschoolconcord.com

$128-$315/month Student-teacher ratio: 5:1-7:1; Offers 30 minutes of gymnastics and play time as well as 1 1/2 hours of class time. 2-5 years.

Kids R Kids of Concord320 Coddle Market Drive, Concord

704-795-5437krkconcord.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 140; student-teacher ratio: voluntary enhanced ratios; full day; financial aid and transportation available; NC Five Star and NC Division of Non-Public Education accreditation; license no. 13000364; founded in 2009. 6 weeks-12 years.

Kidz Play Here8617 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord

704-625-7913kidzplayhere.com

$150-$325/month Enrollment: 30; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; activity based program that focuses on exercise, gross motor skill development and social skills; founded in 2006. 2-5 years.

Kings Keep Learning Center7526 Ruben Linker Road, Concord

704-721-5940kingskeep.net

Call for rates Enrollment: 185; student-teacher ratio: 3:1-20:1; King’s Way Baptist affiliation; before- and after-school care; full day. 6 weeks-12 years.

The Goddard School - Concord10080 Edison Square Drive NW, Concord

704-947-9011goddardschool.com

Call for rates Full day; after-school care; FLEX Learning Program curriculum. 6 weeks-6 years.

Primrose School at Afton Village5401 Vining St. NW, Concord

704-788-8860primroseaftonvillage.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 140; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; full day; SACS CASI accredited; five-star rating; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

Ruckus House Learning Center9430 Moss Plantation Road, Concord

704-743-5180ruckushouse.com

$815-$945/month Enrollment: 182; full-day; four-star rating; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 2007. 6 weeks-12 years.

Ruckus House Learning Center - Harrisburg3650 Ruckus Road, Harrisburg

704-455-2533ruckushouse.com

$800-$900/month Enrollment: 220; full day; 4-star rating; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

STARS Preschool220 George W. Liles Pkwy. NW, Concord

704-707-1172xroadschurch.us/preschool

$115-$275/month Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 12:2-15:2; Biblical perspective; founded in 2007. 2-5 years.

GASTON COUNTYCramerton Christian Academy426 Woodlawn Ave., Cramerton

704-824-2840cramertonchristian.org

Call for rates Christian affiliation; full day; license no. 3659017; GS 110 accreditation; founded in 1973. 6 weeks-4 years.

Covenant Community Preschool317 S. Chester St., Gastonia

704-864-3468firstarpchurch.org

Call for rates NAC Affiliation. Christ-centered curriculum. Weekly music, physical education and nutrition classes. 2-4 years.

Gaston Day School2001 Gaston Day School Road, Gastonia

704-864-7744gastonday.org

$4,490-$15,050/semester Enrollment: 500; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special program: college prep; after-school care; NAIS, NCAIS, SAIS, NC Dept of Education accreditation; transportation available; founded in 1967. Grades PK-12.

New Covenant UMC Preschool14514 Lucia-Riverbend Hwy., Mount Holly

704-827-4468newcovenantumc.org

$150-$190/month Enrollment: 30; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-12:1; half day; WEE Learn curriculum; Christ-centered environment; founded in 2010. 12 months- 5 years.

IREDELL COUNTYChesterbrook Academy - Mooresville143 Professional Park Drive, Mooresville

704-658-1344mooresville.chesterbrookacademy.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; full day; financial aid available; five-star rating; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-5 years.

First Presbyterian Preschool240 W. McLelland Ave., Mooresville

704-664-2701mooresvillefpc.org

$140-$215/month Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-9:1; Christian affiliation; Camera-monitored secure entrance/building; founded in 1960. 2-5 years.

Key Academy878 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville

704-658-1072keyacademyinc.com

$135-$335/month Enrollment: 25; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-12:1; half day; after-school available; financial aid and transportation available, Christian affiliation; founded in 2001. 2-5 years.

The Learning Experience Child Development Center - Mooresville123 Legacy Village Blvd. Mooresville

704-660-3380mooresville.tlechildcare.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-9:1; transportation available; full day; five-star rating; founded in 2008. 6 weeks-12 years.

Lowe’s YMCA170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville

704-716-4000ymcacharlotte.org/lowes

Call for rates 2-, 3- and 5-day options; half-day. 6 months-5 years.

Primrose School of Lake Norman173 Raceway Drive, Mooresville

704-658-0460primroselakenorman.com

$225-$285/week Enrollment: 168; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; half- and full day; five-star rating; AdvancEd accreditated; private kindergarten, after-school program; founded in 2006. 6 weeks-12 years.

Saint Patrick’s Preschool201 Fairview Road, Mooresville

704-663-5659 ext. 209saint-patricks.org

$125-$260/month Half day; Episcopal affiliation; founded 1998. 18 months-5 years.

Southview Christian School625 Wallace Springs Road, Statesville

704-872-9554southviewchristian.org

$295 and up/month Enrollment: 155; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; Baptist affiliation; half-day; AACS and NCCSA accreditation; before-school care starting at 7:30am; founded in 1971. 3-4 years.

Statesville Montessori School Children’s House111 Hartness Drive, Statesville

704-873-1092statesvillemontessori.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 28; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; half and full day options; Montessori accreditation; founded in 1979. 2 1/2-5 years.

Stepping Stones Academy203 Singleton Road, Mooresville

704-799-1500ssanc.com

$200-$250/week Enrollment: 140; five-star facilitiy; license no. 49000459; transportation available; before- and after-school care; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-12 years.

Information is provided by independent schools via an online form or by inquiry. All schools were invited to complete the online form. Schools not included did not respond or could not be reached. Each listing was edited for clarity and omitted if incomplete. If you have a question or would like to be listed, email [email protected].


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LINCOLN COUNTYChesterbrook Academy - Denver7274 NC Hwy. 73, Denver

704-827-1091denvernc.chesterbrookacademy.com

$71-$253/week Enrollment: 104; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; full day; five-star rating; founded in 2008. 5 and under.

MECKLENBURG COUNTYABC Language Stimulation School201 E. Matthews St., Suite 102 and 104, Matthews

704-443-2990abcedservices.com

$7,600-$15,000/year Enrollment: 15-20; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; half day; founded in 1996.3-8 years.

Adventist Christian Academy4601 Emory Lane

704-366-4351adventistchristianacademy.org

$4,935/year Enrollment: 64; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; Seventh-day Adventist affiliation; half and full day options; SACS accreditation; founded in 1995. 4 years-Grade 9.

Amity Weekday Preschool2831 N. Sharon Amity Road

704-536-6145amitypreschoolcharlotte.com

$185-$235/month Presbyterian affiliation; half day; founded in 1962. 1-4 years.

Anami Montessori School2901 Archdale Drive

704-556-0042anamimontessori.org

$7,350-$10,600/year Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; half day and full day; AMI accreditation; financial aid available; founded in 1986. 3-12 years.

Avondale Children’s Center2821 Park Road

704-377-6960avondalechildrenscenter.com

$985-$1,256/month Student-teacher ratio: 3:1-9:1; full day; NAEYC accreditation; five-star rating; founded in 1988. 3 months-5 years.

Ballantyne Preschool of the Arts11318 N. Community House Road

704-341-4281ymcacharlotte.org/morrison

$235-$595/month Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; Founded in 2011; half day; arts-based program for YMCA members. 2-4 years.

Berean Junior Academy Preschool3748 Beatties Ford Road

704-391-7800bereanjunioracademy.org

Call for rates Four-star rating; Seventh Day Adventist affiliation; Full day; founded in 1933.2 1/2-5 years.

Bethany Academy4301 Beulah Church Road, Weddington

704-814-9033mybethany.com

Call for rates Baptist affiliation; half day; founded in 1988. 2-5 years.

Bible Baptist Christian School2724 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews

704-535-1692bbcscolts.com

$3,700-$6,400/year Enrollment: 160; Student to teacher ratio: 8:1; Before- and after-school care; NCCSA, AACS, MSA-CES, NCPSA, NACSAA accreditation; Founded in 1976. Grades PK-12.

Bridge the Gap Preschool11800 Eastfield Road, Huntersville

704-948-9001bridgechurchonline.net

$60-$250/month Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; after-school care available; typically developing children and those with special needs; founded 2003. 2-5 years.

Bright Horizons at Carillon227 W. Trade St., Suite 410

704-333-3513brighthorizons.com/carillon

Call for rates Enrollment: 72; half-day; five-star license; NAEYC accreditation; license no. 60002195; The World at Their Fingertips curriculum. Founded in 1993. 6 weeks-5 years.

Bright Horizons at The Learning Garden CDC9625 David Taylor Drive

704-548-0792brighthorizons.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; half- and full day; five-star rating; Child Care Resources accepted; The World at their Fingertips and Creative curriculum; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-5 years.

Brisbane Academy Preparatory School5901 Statesville Road

704-598-5208brisbaneacademy.org

$5,775-$8,995/year Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; SACS, CASI, and NPSAA accreditation; after-school care available. 3-4 years.

British International School of Charlotte7000 Endhaven Lane

704-341-3236britishschoolofcharlotte.org

$8,930/year Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 7:1-10:1; before- and after-school care; extensive after-school enrichment program; founded in 2004. 2-5 years.

Calvary Child Development Center5801 Pineville-Matthews Road

704-341-5361calvarycdc.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 825; student-teacher ratio: 8:1 to 18:1; non-denominational affiliation; full day; founded in 1977. 6 months-5 years.

Carmel Baptist Wee School1145 Pineville Matthews Road, Matthews

704-849-9723weeschool.org

$103-$346/week Enrollment: 775; student-teacher ratio: 3:1-8:1; Baptist affiliation; half day; founded in 1970. 6 weeks-TK.

Carolina Montessori Academy1524 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road

704-391-9570carolinamontessoriacademy.org

$6,900-$8,000/year Enrollment: 25; student-teacher ratio: 12:2; full day; American Montessori accreditation; before- and after-school care available; license no. 60000734; financial aid available; school-year and year-round programs; founded in 1989. 2 1/2-6 years.

Cedarwood Academy7300 Mallard Creek Road

704-281-6694mycedarwoodacademy.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 14; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; half-day; founded in 2010. 2-14 years.

Center for Children at The Vine2101 Belvedere Ave.

704-375-1600thevinecharlotte.com

$800-$1,000/month Enrollment: 85; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; full day; five-star rating; transportation available; before and after-school care; hands-on learning by certified teachers; founded in 1992. Infant-PK.

Central Church Weekday Preschool5301 Sardis Road

704-295-1470centralchurchofgod.org

$180-$300/month Enrollment:93; student-teacher ratio:4:1-10:1; religious affiliation: Church of God; Mon.-Thurs., half day; founded in 1999. 3 months-4 years.

Charlotte Child Development Center at St. Luke’s3200 Park Road

704-523-0800ccdcstlukes.com

$970-$1,122/month Enrollment: 45; full day; five-star rating; license no. 60003217; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-5 years.

The Charlotte Jewish Preschool5007 Providence Road, Suite 109

704-944-6776cjpkids.org

$309-$969/month Enrollment: 245; student-teacher ratio: varies; half- and full day; license no. 60002999; scholarships available; before- and after-school care available; founded in 1989. 1-5 years.

Charlotte Montessori School219 East Blvd.

704-332-7733charlottemontessori.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-10:1; founded in 1971. 15 months-6 years.

Charlotte Preparatory Early School212 Boyce Road

704-366-5994charlotteprep.org

$10,370-$16,910/year Before- and after- school care; entrance criteria: interview; American Montessori Society, SACS/SAIS accreditation; founded in 1971. 2 1/2 to 5 years.

Charlotte United Christian Academy7700 Wallace Road

704-537-0331charlotteunitedchristianacademy.com

$199-$379/month Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; half day; early and after-school care; founded in 1977. 3 months-4 years.

Chesterbrook AcademyMultiple locations in Charlotte-metro

chesterbrookacademy.com Call for rates Full day; after-school care available; CITA accreditation; four-star facilities. Birth-PreK.

Childcare Network 866-521-KIDSchildcarenetwork.net

Call for rates Various locations in Charlotte, Matthews, Belmont, Gastonia and Cornelius. Half- and full-day available; four- and five-star rating schools in the area; after-school care available. Infants-4 years.

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Children of America - Charlotte2102 Ben Craig Drive

704-549-8938childrenofamerica.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 135; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; full day; financial aid; transportation available for after-school care; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-12 years.

Children’s Lighthouse10836 Monroe Road

704-847-1008childrenslighthouse.com/matthews

Call for rates Enrollment: 106; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-20:1; Full day; five-star rating; transportation for before- and after- school care; financial aid available; founded in 2007. 6 weeks-12 years.

Christ Church Kindergarten1412 Providence Road

704-333-5818christchurchcharlotte.org

$2,750-$5,135 Enrollment: 211; Student-teacher ratio: varies; NAEYC accreditation; financial aid available; half day; founded in 1961. 1-5 years.

Christ Lutheran Children’s Center4519 Providence Road

704-365-8687christlutheranchildrenscenter.org

$220-$555/month Enrollment: 180; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-9:1; half day; GS 110 accreditation; founded in 1989. 6 weeks-5 years.

Christ Our Shepherd Ministries-COS KIDS230 W. John St., Matthews

704-845-4673coskidsmatthews.org

$165-$240/month Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-8:1; nondenominational affiliation; four-star rating; half- and full-day options. 6 weeks-5 years.

Christ the King Preschool13501 S. Tryon St.

704-504-1135ctkcharlotte.org/preschool

$225-$260/month Enrollment: 47; student-teacher ratio: 11:2-14:2; Lutheran affiliation; Mon-Thurs. half day; founded in 1999. 2-4 years.

Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman14101 Stumptown Road, Huntersville

704-875-1801christianmontessorischool.org

$3,192-$12,784/year Full day; license no: 60000973; financial aid available; founded in 1995. Infant-PreK.

Christlife Little Learners8617 Providence Road

704-541-8850ufca.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 26; student-teacher ratio: 7:1- 9:1; Half day; SACS accreditation; curriculum varies with age. TK-5 years.

Community in Christ Lutheran Preschool7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius

704-892-0120communityinchrist.net

$210-$250/month Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 to 9:1; Hours: Mon.-Thurs.; Lutheran affiliation; founded in 1998. 2-5 years.

Countryside Montessori School4755 Prosperity Church Road

704-503-6000countrysidemontessorischools.org

$495-$1,145/month Full day; financial aid available; American Montessori Society accreditation; founded in 1981. 2 years-Grade K.

Covenant Presbyterian Preschool1000 E. Morehead St.

704-333-8658covenantpresby.org

$215-$330/month Enrollment: 114; student-teacher ratio: 9:2 to 16:2; Presbyterian affiliation; half day; NAEYC accrediation; financial aid available; founded in 1972. Programs are guided by NAEYC Standards and The Creative Curriculum. 1-5 years.

Cranfield Academy - Carmel11330 Carmel Commons Blvd.

704-341-2233cranfieldacademy.com

$246-$286/week Enrollment: 105; NCDCD accreditation; license no. 60001620; full day; founded in 2000. 6 weeks-5 years.

Cranfield Academy - Providence11745 Providence Road

704-321-5555cranfieldacademy.com

$246-$286/week Enrollment: 105; full day; NCDCD accreditation; license no. 60003201; transportation available; founded in 2000. 6 weeks-12 years.

Cross and Crown Weekday School300 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews

704-844-8997crossandcrown.org

$180-$280 /week Lutheran affiliation; half day; Wee Learn Curriculum; founded in 1991. 20mos.-5 years.

Davidson Day School750 Jetton St., Davidson

704-237-5200davidsonday.org

$9,410-$15,325/year SACS and SAIS accreditation; traditional (2-4 years) and Montessori programs (3-5 years); founded in 1999. PK-12.

Dilworth Church Weekday School605 East Blvd.

704-333-7225dilworthchurch.org

$225-$320/week Enrollment: 96; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; half day; five-star rating; after-school care available. 6 weeks- 5 years.

Discovery Harbor Learning Center8425 Discovery Lane

704-399-5077discoveryharborlearningcenter.com

$75-$255/week Enrollment: 150; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; full day; five-star license; before- and after-school care available; founded in 2006. 6 weeks-12 years.

Discovery Village Academy20101 Knox Road, Cornelius

704-987-9040 discoveryvillageacademy.org

$220-$450/month Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; half day; after-school enrichment from 1- 3pm; curriculum includes nature-based activities; founded in 2001. 2 1/2 years-TK.

Dixon Academy - Charlotte2608 West Blvd.

704-391-9875dixonacademy.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 60; five-star rating; parent cam on website. 6 weeks-5 years.

First Baptist Church Matthews Weekday Preschool185 S. Trade St., Matthews

704-849-0580fbcmatthews.org

$83-$240/month Transitional kindergarten class offered; Baptist affiliation; half day. 1-5 years.

First Baptist Church Weekday School301 S. Davidson St.

704-369-2136charlottefbc.org

$110-$295/month Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 3:1-7:1; Baptist affiliation; half-day(1-4 day options); founded in 1970. 2 months-4 years.

First Presbyterian Church Weekday School200 W. Trade St.

704-825-8225wds.firstpres-charlotte.org

$270-$450/month Enrollment: 200; NAEYC ratio requirements; Christian environment; numerous enrichment opportunities and family activities; founded 1990. 14 months-5 years.

First Ward Child Development Center600 E. 7th St.

704-379-7924fwcdc.org

$195-$205/week Enrollment: 145; student-teacher ratio: 10:2-13:2; full day; NAEYC and NBCDI accreditation; five-star rating; founded in 1999. 6 weeks-12 years.

Gateway AcademyLocations in Charlotte, Huntersville and Matthews

gatewayacademy.com Call for rates Offers a variety of preschool curriculums including Handwriting Without Tears. 6 weeks-12 years.

Good Shepherd Preschool13110 Moss Road

704-817-5818goodshepherdpreschoolcharlotte.org

$150-$285/month Enrollment: 190; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-8:1; half-day; founded 1996. Christ-centered environment. 6 months- 6 years.

The Goddard SchoolLocations in Charlotte, Matthews and Cornelius

goddardschool.com Call for rates Five-star rating facilities; half and full day options; Flex Learning program. 6 weeks-6 years.

Grace Covenant Academy17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius

704-892-5601gracecovenantacademy.org

$240-$300/month Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; ACSI and GCACS accreditation; half day; founded in 2001. 3-5 years.

Harris YMCA Preschool Academy5900 Quail Hollow Road

704-716-6851ymcacharlotte.org/harris

$160-$335/month Enrollment: 115; student-teacher ratio:5:1- 8:1; Christian affiliation; half day; financial aid available; utilizes the various facilities the Y offers; Christian setting; founded in 2009. 16 months-TK.

Harrison Preschool15008 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

704-541-3486 ext. 203harrisonumc.org

$190-$275/month Enrollment: 126; student-teacher ratio: 8:2; Methodist affiliation; half-day; play-based program; Christian environment; founded in 1985. 1-4 years.



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Hawthorne Lane Preschool501 Hawthorne Lane

704-332-8131hlumc.org/preschool

Call for rates Student-teacher ratio: varies; half day; founded in 2008. 9 months-TK.

Hickory Grove Baptist Weekday Preschool6050 Hickory Grove Road

704-531-4000myhickorygrove.org/preschool

Call for rates Baptist affiliation; three- and five-day programs; half- and full-day available; founded in 1977. 3-4 years.

Hickory Grove United Methodist Preschool6401 Hickory Grove Road

704-537-4658hickorygroveumc.com

Call for rates Half-day; before- and after-school care; curriculum strong in the areas of developing social skills, self-help skills, age level readiness skills, learning through play. 1-5 years.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Preschool600 East Blvd.

704-333-4961htgo.org

Call for rates Greek Orthodox affiliation; half day; financial aid available; founded in 2000.18 months-5 years.

Huggs and Giggles Preschool10431 Plantain Ct.

980-292-0779huggsandgiggles.com

$200-$250/month Enrollment; 20; Student-teacher ratio: 8:1; Mon.-Fri., half-day; founded in 2014. 3-5 years.

Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics11725 Verhoeff Road, Huntersville

704-766-2222hffa.com

Call for rates Here 2 Grow Preschool designed to develop the cognitive, emotional, social, health and fitness needs of children. 2-4 years.

Huntersville Presbyterian Church Preschool201 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville

704-875-7756hpcpatch.org

$150-$300/month Enrollment: 95; student-teacher Ratio: 12:2-16:2; after-school care available for K-8; founded in 1987. 2 years-TK.

Idlewild Baptist CDC12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews

704-847-3337idlewildbaptist.org

$75-$195 per week Enrollment: 51; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-15:1; License no. 6055762; full day; founded in 1991. A community based program; children are encouraged to learn through play. 6 weeks-12 years.

Independence Hill Weekday Preschool10220 Eastfield Road, Huntersville

704-596-4779ihwp.org

$170-$225/month Enrollment: 78. student-teacher ratio: 1:7; half and full day options; Age-appropriate activities that enrich children’s mental, spiritual, physical and emotional development. 2-4 years.

The Jewish Preschool on Sardis6619 Sardis Road

704-364-8395jpsonsardis.org

$349-$565/month Full day; five-star rating; financial aid available; founded in 1986. 14 months-4 yrs.

Journey Christian Preschool4906 Providence Road

704-364-0824journeychristianpreschool.org

$195-$345/month Half-day with an extended full day option; a multicultural, Christian preschool with an academic focus; founded in 1985. 2 1/2-5 years.

Journey Montessori Academy13601 S. Tryon St.

704-960-9885journeymontessori.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 20; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; Half day; founded in 2008. Lake Wylie’s only Montessori preschool. 3-5 years.

Kids R KidsLocations in Charlotte, Huntersville and Matthews

krkacademy.com Call for rates Full-day; National Accreditations: NAEYC, AdvancED, N.C. Division of Non-Public Education; private kindergarten, preschool, afterschool programs. 6 weeks-12 years.

KinderCare Learning CentersVarious locations in Charlotte

kindercare.com Call for rates Some locations are four-star ratings, before- and after-school care available; NAEYC accreditation; half and full day options. 6 weeks-12 years.

La Petite Academy102 Commerce Center Drive, Huntersville

704-875-0399lapetite.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 49; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; four-star rating; NECPA accreditation; theme-based journey program. 6 weeks-12 years.

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The Lake Norman Learning Center21106 Catawba Ave., Cornelius

704-987-9655lakenormanlearningcenter.com

$330-$660/month Teacher/child-directed activities, monthly themes, large and fine motor skills, pre-maths, reading and writing skills. 2-5 years.

Lake Norman YMCA21300 Davidson St., Cornelius

704-716-4400ymcacharlotte.org/lakenorman

Call for rates Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1, Half day; 1-5 day options available; financial aid available; founded in 1970. 1-4 years.

Lakeview Church Child Development Center13925 Erwin Road

704-504-0442lakeviewchurch.cc/cdc

$185-$210/month Enrollment: 140; full day; affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church; founded in 2000. 6 weeks-4 years.

Lakewood Preschool Cooperative Corporation3115 Kalynne St.

704-391-0600lakewoodpreschool.info

Tuition free Enrollment: 48; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; full-day; license no. 60001211; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 1976. 3-5 years.

Lambs Of Grace CDC7000 Providence Road

704-365-3870grace-charlotte.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 45; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; Grace Lutheran Church affiliation; Full day; five-star rating; founded in 2001. 5 years and under.

Little Hedgepeth AcademyRocky River Road and Rozzelles Ferry Road

704-599-5437, 704-399-3909littlehedgepethacademy.com

Call for rates Full day; before- and after-school care; full computer lab, dramatic arts story-telling stage and digital camera monitoring system. 6 weeks-12 years.

Little Scholars Academy of Lake Norman16325 Northcross Drive, Huntersville

704-775-2339littlescholarslkn.com

$125 -$350/month Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; half-day; founded in 2011. 1-6 years.

Living Saviour Lutheran Preschool6817 Carmel Road

704-542-3626lslp.webs.com

See website Enrollment: 80; student-teacher ratio: varies; half-day; before- and after-school care; Lutheran affiliation; ELCA accredited; founded in 1983. 12 months-5 years.

Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center3301 Beatties Ford Road

704-391-3871mzkchildcare.org

$65-$173/week Full day; nonprofit four-star licensed center; daily Spanish, music instruction, health and fitness awareness; founded in 1970. 2-12 years.

Matthews Country Day10540 Monroe Road, Matthews

704-847-0208matthewscountryday.com

$182-$215/week Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; Christian Principles affiliation; full-day; five-star rating; license no. 6055653; founded in 1967. 6 weeks-5 years.

Mountain Island Day School8101 Fallsdale Drive

704-391-5516midschool.org

$4,990/year Enrollment: 196; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Christian affiliation; before- and after- school care; NC Department of Education accreditation; founded in 2009. Grades TK-9.

Morrison Family YMCA Children’s Academy9405 Bryant Farms Road

704-716-4650ymcacharlotte.org/morrison

$195-$495/month Student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; half day; founded in 2005. 18 months-TK.

Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Weekday Preschool2817 Mt. Harmony Church Road, Matthews

704-847-5638mtharmony.net

$100-$285/month Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; half-day; founded in 1989. 3-5 years.

Myers Park Baptist Through the Week School1900 Queens Road

704-377-1683throughtheweekpreschool.com

$255-$440/month Enrollment: 190; student-teacher ratio: two teachers in every classroom; half-day; NAEYC accreditation; before- and after-school available; founded in 1955. 1-5 years.

Myers Park Presbyterian Church Weekday School2501 Oxford Place

704-927-1276myersparkpres.org

$252-$1,115/month Enrollment: 289; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; half- and full-day options; financial aid available; Creative Curriculum; five-star rating; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-5 years.

Nations Ford Early Childhood Development Center5901 Nations Ford Road

704-521-6181nfcckids.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 55; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-25:1; full day. Infant-PK.

Northside Christian Academy for Early Learning333 Jeremiah Blvd.

704-598-9665ncaknights.com

$350-$892/month Baptist affiliation; half and full day options; founded 1967. 6 weeks-4 years.

Omni Montessori School9536 Blakeney Heath Road

704-541-1326omni-montessori.org

Call for rates Lessons given one-on-one; certified by the Association Montessori Internationale; hours vary by age and program; financial aid available; founded in 1985. 3-6 years.

Open Door School234 N. Sharon Amity Road

704-364-1521opendoorschool.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 101; student-teacher ratio: varies; financial aid available; NAEYC accreditation; Nonsectarian affiliation; founded in 1966. 2-5 years.

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School4225 Shamrock Drive

704-531-0067olainfo.com

$3,420-$8,680 Enrollment: 4; student-to-teacher ratio: 4:1; Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte affiliation; half and full day options; SACS accreditation; founded in 1954. 3-5 years.

Rainbow Child Care Center of Huntersville12700 Statesville Road, Huntersville

704-947-5035rainbowccc.com/huntersville

$200-$250/week Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-13:1; Full day; four-star rating; fully OSHA compliant. 6 weeks-12 years.

Pal-A-Roos - University City9215 Mallard Creek Road

704-548-8076palaroos.com

$196-$241/week Full day; four-star rating; founded in 1995. 6 weeks-12 years.

Palisades Episcopal School13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy.

704-583-1825pescharlotte.org

$5,250-$7,825/year Enrollment:165; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; half day, extended day until 2:45 p.m.; financial aid and transportation available; SAIS/SACS accreditation; a school honoring Christ; founded in 2007. 4-5 years.

Paw Creek Christian Academy5110 Tuckaseegee Road

704-391-0588pawcreek.org

$120/week Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; ABEKA and Bob Jones Academic Curriculums; before- and after-school care available; Pentecostal affiliation; founded in 1975. Grades PK-12.

Peace Preschool4418 Rea Road

704-927-1687mypeacepreschool.com

$235-$320/month Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; half-day; Christian environment. 18 mos.-TK.

Phoenix Montessori Academy17609 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius

704-892-7536phoenixmontessori.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 75; before- and after-school care; AMS affiliation; entrance criteria: interview and observation; founded in 2004. Grades PK-12.

Piedmont Progressive Preschool9704 Mallard Creek Road

704-510-1022progressivepreschool.org

$195-$295/month Enrollment: 38; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; Half- day; financial aid available; Child-centered, play-based learning with a progressive philosophy of early childhood; founded in 2001. 2-5 years.

Pineville UMC Preschool110 S. Polk St., Pineville

704-889-2022pinevilleumc.org

$195/month Low teacher-child ratio. Learning through social interaction. Half-day. 6 months-4 years.

Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Preschool15000 York Road

704-588-0014pleasanthillpresby.com

Call for rates Presbyterian affiliation; Half day; financial aid available; founded in 1981. 16 months-4 years.




Primrose SchoolsVarious locations in Charlotte, Cornelius, Matthews and Mooresville

primroseschools.com Call for rates Full day; each school is accredited; five-star rating; some locations offer transportation. Private school that partners with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. 6 weeks-12 years.

Prosperity Presbyterian Church Preschool5533 Prosperity Church Road

704-947-0228prosperitychurch.org

$150-$220/week Enrollment: 50; student-to-teacher ratio: depends on age; Presbyterian affiliation; half day; founded in 1991. 2-4 years.

Providence Baptist Weekday Education Ministry4921 Randolph Road

704-366-2784providencebaptistweekday.org

$235-$1,150/month Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; License no. 6055388; play-based; half and full day options; founded in 1965. Infant-5 years.

Providence Preparatory School3031 Providence Road

704-391-9700providenceprepschool.com

$277-$329/week Enrollment: 350; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-15:1; full-day; NC five-star rated license; curriculum includes creative, handwriting without tears and baby signs; transportation and after-school care available; founded in 2012. 6 weeks-PK.

Quail Hollow Preschool8801 Park Road

704-553-9614quailhollowpreschool.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 135; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-10:1; half day; transportation and financial aid available, founded in 1978. Toddlers-5 years.

Rainbow Child Care Center of Cornelius9340 Washam Potts Road, Cornelius

704-894-9200rainbowccc.com/cornelius

$226-$259/week Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; half- and full-day; four-star rating; Multifaceted Creative Curriculum program; before- and after-school care; founded in 2004. 6 weeks-12 years.

Rainbow Station9829 Providence Road W.

704-909-4525rainbowstationcharlotte.org

Call for rates Student-teacher ratio: varies; full day; after-school care; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 2008. 6 weeks-5 years.

Ramah Presbyterian Preschool14401 Ramah Church Road, Huntersville

704-875-6683ramahchurch.org/ramah-preschool

$140-$238/week Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 8:1 to 12:1; Presbyterian Church affiliation; half day. Parents are required to volunteer for one week during the school year. TK-5.

Renaissance Christian School of Excellence7209 East W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite A

704-323-5938renaissancechristian.net

$4,840/year Special programs: after-school, individualized learning, Church of Christ affiliation; founded in 2007. PK-8.

S & E Child Development Center Inc.11931 Glen Hope Lane

704-599-3738sechilddevelopment.com

$185-$210/week Family Care home providing day care and before- and after-school care; five-star license; founded 2008. 3 weeks-12 years.

Sardis Weekday School6100 Sardis Road

704-366-9681sardis.org

$140-$352/week Enrollment: 100; half-day only; Founded in 1954. 6 months-4 years.

Sharon Presbyterian Weekday School5201 Sharon Road

704-554-0882sharonpcusa.org

Call for rates Enrollment: 140; student-to-teacher ratio: 9:2-16:2; Presbyterian affiliation; full day; financial aid available; founded in 1957. 1-5 years.

Shining Stars Academy Child DevelopmentVarious locations in Charlotte

shiningstarsacademy.com Call for rates Full day; five-star rating; subsidy accepted; transportation available. 6 weeks-5 years.

Skyers Child Development Center7023 Beatties Ford Road

704-395-3481skyerscdc.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 38; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-15:1; before- and after- school care; license no. 60002218; A BEKA curriculum; founded in 2001. 3 months -12 years.




South Charlotte Baptist Academy12416 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

704-543-7323scbacademy.org

$5,000-$6,000/month Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; full-day; founded in 2003. PK3-Grade 12.

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Preschool8601 Bryant Farms Road

704-544-9831smpchome.org

$200-$315 Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-8:1; Self-designed curriculum to adapt for child’s needs. 2-5 years.

St. Alban’s Weekday Preschool301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson

704-892-8955saintalbans-davidson.org

$175-$315/month Enrollment: 80; student-teacher ratio: 11:2-15:2; Episcopal affiliation; half day; financial aid available; scholarship assistance. 2-4 years.

St. Andrew’s UMC Preschool1900 Emerywood Drive

704-553-7896standrewsumc.com

$200-$260/month Enrollment: 85; student-teacher ratio: 3:1 to 8:1; half day; founded in 1960. 1-5 years.

St. Francis UMC Preschool4200 McKee Road

704-846-6177stfrancischarlotte.org

$190-$270/month Enrollment: 85; student-teacher ratio: 6:1, 8:1, 9:1; half-day; peanut-free facility; founded in 1994. 2-4 years.

St. John’s Baptist Weekday School300 Hawthorne Lane

704-333-5428 stjohnsbaptistchurch.org

$45-$285/month NC State teacher/student ratios; half day; financial aid and drop-in programs available; founded in 1990. 6 months to 6 years.

St. Stephen UMC Preschool6800 Sardis Road

704-365-4116ststephenumc.net

$265-$350/month Enrollment: 150; student-teacher ratio: 4:2-16:2; half day; before- and after-school care; founded in 1970. In-house science, music, and spanish classes for ages 3-TK. 6 months-TK.

St. Vincent de Paul Preschool6827 Old Reid Road

704-644-4656stvincentdepaulchurch.com

$200-$295/month Enrollment: 76; student-teacher ratio: 5:1 to 7:1; half-day; A faith-based program with a unit-based curriculum, including weekly Spanish and Music lessons. 2-4 years.

Stone Bridge Weekday Preschool3700 Prosperity Church Road

704-548-9929stonebridgecharlotte.com

$165-$225/month Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 12:2-16:2; half day; Christian affiliation; teacher-generated curriculum; founded in 1996. 2-5 years.

The Sunshine HouseVarious locations in Charlotte-metro

800-551-1561sunshinehouse.com

Call for rates Full day; uses Creative Curriculum; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 1975.6 weeks-12 years.

T.O.T. Time Creative Learning Center2500 Carmel Road

704-364-5913churchatcharlotte.org

$250-$345/month Enrollment: 88; student-teacher ratio: 4:1 to 6:1; half-day; founded in 1994. Toddler-TK.

The Children’s Circle at Myers Park UMC1501 Queens Road

704-376-5208mpumc.org/preschool

$245-$410/month Enrollment: 200 and up; founded in 1946. 1-5 years.

The Children’s Schoolhouse17616 Caldwell Station Road, Huntersville

704-892-7724thechildrensschoolhouse.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 32; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; half day; child-driven emergent curriculum; founded in 1971.3-5 years.

The Learning Experience Child DevelopmentLocations in Charlotte and Huntersville

tlechildcare.com Call for rates Student-teacher ratio varies; full day; before- and after-school care; transportation offered at some locations; financial aid available. 6 weeks-5 years.

Thompson Child Development Center1645 Clanton Road

704-333-5382 thompsoncdc.com

$185-$200/week Low student-teacher ratio; five-star rating; NAEYC accreditation; full day; on-site therapy specialists; partnership with Smart Start. 6 weeks-5 years.



Trinity Presbyterian Weekday School3115 Providence Road

704-366-3556trinitypreschurch.org

$235-$364/month Activities: music, chapel, theater, Spanish and My Gym activity. 1-5 years.

Tutor Time Learning CenterVarious locations in Charlotte-metro

877-684-1613tutortime.com

Call for rates Four-star rating in some locations; full-day; LifeSmart curriculum; transportation available; full- and part-time options; founded in 2002. 6 weeks-12 years.

University Child Development CenterLocations in Charlotte and Huntersville

universitychilddevelopment.com Call for rates Half- and full-day options available; five-star rating; before- and after-school care available; transportation available. 6 weeks-12 years.

Weaver Preschool2022 W. Sugar Creek Road

704-596-2356 Call for rates Enrollment: 24; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-11:1; Cole Memorial Methodist Church affiliation; half day; founded in 2001. 2-4 years.

Woodlawn Baptist Child Development Center4622 Nations Crossing Road

704-523-4179woodlawnchurch.org

$180-$190/week Enrollment: 45; Baptist affiliation; full day; play-based curriculum; founded in 1975.6 weeks-4 years.

YMCA - Siskey/Hemby9760 Happy Valley Drive

704-716-4338ymcacharlotte.org/siskey

$175-$290/week Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-8:1; half day; financial aid available; founded in 2005. 2-4 years.

UNION COUNTYChildrens’ Ministries Preschool - MillGrove UMC7311 Mill Grove Road, Indian Trail

704-681-8608millgrovepreschool.com

$150-$325/month Enrollment: 80; student-teacher ratio: 4:1 to 10:1; Methodist affiliation; half day; founded in 2011. Nobel learning curriculum partnered with Montessori methods with hands-on activities. 1-5 years.

Children of Faith Preschool3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail

704-882-5583childrenoffaithpreschool.org

$200-$295/month Enrollment: 74; student-teacher ratio: 8:2-12:2; Christian environment; half-day; High Reach, Handwriting Without Tears and Scholastic curriculums; founded 2006. 18 months-5 years.

The Goddard SchoolLocations in Indian Trail and Waxhaw, Indian Trail goddardschools.com

Call for rates NC five-star rating; half and full-day options; Uses the most current methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success. 6 weeks-6 years.

Ivybrook Academy9801 Suzanne Court, Weddington

704-845-2310ivybrookacademy.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 240; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1. Half-day; curriculum includes Collaborative Learning block, Individualized Group Continuum ;NAEYC accreditation; founded in 2007. 2-5 years.

Kidz World Academy4012 Western Union School Road, Waxhaw

704-248-8997 Call for rates Enrollment: 21; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; transportation available; before- and after-school care available; full day; four-star rating; founded in 2012. 12 years and under.

Metrolina Christian Academy Early Education Center732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail

704-882-3375metrolinachristian.org

$175-$185/week Designed to meet each student’s unique developmental needs by offering a stimulating hands-on approach to the learning environment and curriculum; Founded in 1992. 6 weeks-JK.

My First School6810 Creft Circle, Indian Trail

704-882-9386myfirstschoolnc.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; half day; Christian affiliation; theme-based curriculum; after-school care availabl; founded in 1998. 2-5 years.

S.T.E.P.’s Developmental Academy108 South Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

704-234-2500stepsacademy.com

Call for rates Student-teacher ratio: 3:1; Full day; before and after school care; NC Five Star Center; founded in 2003. 2-12 years.

The Montessori Schoolhouse4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail

704- 608-0446montessorischoolhouseofindiantrail.com

$70-$125/week A child-centered environment, with individualized curriculum; typically developing children and those with special needs. 2-6 years.

YORK COUNTYFort Mill Prep and Cooperative Preschool2721 Old Nation Road, Fort Mill

803-548-8123fortmillprep.com

$175-$220/week Full day; Advocates for Better Childcare accreditation; license no. 17920; founded in 2000.0-12 years.

Giving Tree Child Development Center178 Hwy. 274, Lake Wylie

803-831-9192gtcdc.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 246; student-teacher ratio: 5:1, 6:1,10:1; before- and after-school care; half and full day options; license no.17845; founded in 2004. 6 weeks-12 years.

The Goddard School868 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill

803-802-2112goddardschool.com

$975-$1,339/month Enrollment: 220; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; full day; after-school care available; license no. 60002511; creatively uses technology and programs that focus on STEM related activities; founded in 2009. 6 weeks-6 years.

Ivybrook Academy 873 Dave Gibson Blvd., Fort Mill

803-802-2390ivybrookacademy.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 220-240; student-to-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; half- and full-day options. 18 months- 5 years.

Kids R Kids of Fort Mill3009 Hwy. 160 W., Fort Mil

803-802-8977fortmillkidsrkids.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 200; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-17:1; full day; after-school care and transportation available: theme-based curriculum; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

Ultimate Life Preschool Academy377 Rubin Center Drive, Ste. 125, Fort Mill

803-802-2641ultimatelifeministries.com

Call for rates Enrollment: 14; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; half-day; financial aid available; founded in 2005. 2-5 years.


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Public School

Private School

Proximity

Challenge

Proximity

BY KATHLEEN M. REILLY

Moving from

public to

private school

For the majority of kids across North Carolina, back to school means big yellow buses, busy hallways, noisy lunchrooms and large classes. But for other kids, the school experience is slightly different: carpool transportation, fewer

students in a class and smaller school campuses. These children’s families have opted out of public school, and instead have chosen private school.

According to the John Locke Foundation, a North Carolina nonprofit advocacy group and research institute, 6 percent of North Carolina students attend private K-12

schools, and the number is growing. There are 700 private schools in North Carolina, serving more than 114,000 students. Mecklenburg County claims the largest number of private schools with 88, followed by Wake County with 80. Guilford County, with 38, has the third-highest number of private schools.

While many kids begin their education adventure in private schools, others choose to move from the public school setting into an independent school. “While the reasons are different, all the families that consider private school seem to have one thing in common,” Kim Freedman, admissions counselor at New Garden Friends School in Greensboro, says. “They’re looking for a more individualized educational experience for their child.”

STABILITYRaleigh mom Michelle Hardy says making the switch from public to private school evolved from her children’s needs. Her daughter, now a seventh-grader, started out in public school.

“She had a great public school experience,” Hardy says. “My biggest frustration with the public school system was that every single year, they changed the plan. School choice, year-round, no year-round, calendar changes; we never knew where she’d be going to school the next year.”

Hardy would attend school board meetings every year where, she says, “beautiful plans would be laid out and then scrapped the next year.” Frustrated, Hardy tried a charter school for her son’s elementary years while continuing to consider other options for her older

?Why Make

the Switch

Stability


Challenge

Proximity

daughter. “I looked at all the possibilities and toured as many as I could,” she says. “We did the lottery for charter schools, went to magnet fairs, and tried to see every possibility.”

After months of searching, the Hardys turned to private schools and chose Ravenscroft in Raleigh. Ravenscroft is a big school, but the class sizes are small, so the teachers and students really get to know each other well, says Hardy. “Our experience has been nothing short of excellent,” she says.

PROXIMITYKimberly Armstrong Hillegas and her family have lived in North Carolina for almost two years. “We were really excited about the public schools,” the Union County mom says. “We’d heard good things about them, and moved less than two miles from the school we wanted so we’d be close and could get involved.”

Hillegas has older kids who went through public schools, so she was prepared to send her youngest through the public education system, too. But after moving to the zone they wanted, Union County schools were redistricted. “Instead of going to the school right down the road, our daughter would be going to a school 10 miles away, driving right past five other schools to get there,” she says. They opted to make the switch to a private school that matched their parenting philosophy and religious interests, had smaller class sizes and worked at students’ paces. The bonus: Her daughter skips the long bus rides and has more time to just “be a kid.”

“It’s a trade off,” Hillegas says. “At public schools, kids experience more diversity and learn to cope with situations that aren’t perfect, like kids with some behavior challenges. There are also more resources and more sports and other activities.” On the other hand, she adds, public schools have larger class sizes and testing isn’t as targeted or useful as it could be.

CHALLENGEHillsborough mom Elizabeth Hays started her son’s education at a local public school. “It was a good school and one of his most influential teachers was his first grade teacher,” she says. But while he did well academically and socially, “he just didn’t seem particularly enthusiastic about learning,” she says.

When her younger daughter was school-aged, they chose differently and sent her to Duke School, a private school in Durham. She offered her son the opportunity to switch, but he was reluctant to change schools, at first.

After a few years passed, he came to her and asked if he could go to the same school as his sister. Since he was going into fourth grade, Hays felt he was old enough to be involved in the decision process, so when he said he wanted to go to Duke School, she enrolled him.

“It’s a huge change. Huge change!” she says, three years after making the switch. “He’s bubbly about school, and learning and curious again about the world around him. He’s so enthusiastic about his education.”

HOW TO DECIDEHow do you know if a private school would be right for your family? Here are some tips from private school counselors and administrators.

• Consider your child’s style of learning and level of social engagement. Some kids thrive in the

busy world of public school. Others

might not. Knowing your child, her

personality and her goals can help

you make the decision.

“Students care about their work

and want to be around other students

who care about their work,” says

Freedman. If your child isn’t finding

what she needs, it could be time to

look around.

• Evaluate missions. Most private

schools specialize education and offer

something different to families. “That’s

the thing that makes independent

schools so good for families,” says

Duke School Head of School Dave

Michelman. “Each of us are able to

offer a mission that is unique to our

school. The public schools, who

do unbelievably great work while

very under-resourced, have a tough

mission to supply education to

everyone who walks through

their door.”

• Consider — but don’t be deterred by — pricing. “People think

independent schools are expensive,”

says Michelman. “That’s true to an

extent, but all of us offer robust

financial aid programs so we charge

based on what people can afford to

pay. I’d hate for people who think it’s a

good choice to say, ‘I can’t afford it.’ ”

• Think about family dynamics. “The decision to attend a private

school will most likely create a shift

in the dynamics of the family as

priorities shift, and responsibilities of

each family member may change,”

says Charlotte Preparatory School

Counselor Erin Kelly. Parents should

consider what additional support

may be needed as they go through

the transition, which may come from

family, friends, school staff or other

community members.

• Block out external pressures. “You

have to look deep inside your own

family and determine your values and

priorities, and find a school that aligns

with that,” says Ravenscroft Head of

Lower School Payton Hobbs. “There is

no one ‘best’ school out there; there

is only the school that’s best for your

child and your family … Find the

school that best meets your family’s

needs now as well as hopes and

dreams for the future.”

Kathleen M. Reilly is a writer and author living in Raleigh with her husband and sons.



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CABARRUS COUNTYCannon School 801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord

704-786-8171cannonschool.org

Grades JK-12

$11,890-$19,590

Enrollment: 970; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; full day; founded in 1969. Adaptive expertise defines teaching and learning to creates a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for students at every grade level.

CFA Academy154 Warren C. Coleman Blvd., Concord

704-793-4750cfaacademy.org

Grades K4-12

$5,150-$5,850

College prep; before- and after-school care; Assemblies of God affiliation; ACSI and SACS accreditation; entrance criteria: interview and record review; founded in 1976.

Covenant Classical School 3200 Patrick Henry Drive, Concord

704-792-1854covenantclassical.org

Grades K4-12

$2,680-$6,680

Enrollment: 206; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; Christian affiliation; half-day; founded in 1996. Offers a biblically based and classically taught education. CCS provides rigorous academics, fine arts and athletics rooted in a Christ-centered worldview using the proven Classical method of instruction.

Hope Academy7655 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord

704-999-2436hopek12.com

Grades K-8 $4,675-4,875

Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; nondenominational Christian affiliation; special programs: college prep; University Model School (combining three days or professional instruction with two days of at-home tutoring); serves both typically developing children and those with special needs; founded 2011.

New Life Christian Academy4065 Poplar Tent Road, Concord

704-784-8808nlchristianacademy.com

Grades PK-8 $5,000 Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; license no. 13000087; hours: 6:30am-6pm; founded in 1997. New life has strong academics in a Christian environment. Small classes with loving and caring teachers. Schedule a tour today.

GASTON COUNTYCramerton Christian Academy426 Woodlawn Ave., Cramerton

704-824-2840cramertonchristian.org

6 weeks-Grade 12

$3,200-$4,200

Enrollment: 480; student-teacher ratio: 17:1; Baptist affiliation; NPSAA accredited; before- and after-school care; special programs: college prep, fine arts and athletics; founded in 1974.

First Wesleyan Christian School208-A S. Church St., Gastonia

704-865-9823fwcsfwcs.org

2 years-Grade 8

$3,700-$7,000

Enrollment: 250. student-teacher ratio: 12:1; ACSI accreditation; before- and after-school care; founded in 1971.

Gaston Christian School1625 Lowell Bethesda Road, Gastonia

704-349-5020gastonchristian.org

Grades PK3-12

$3,020-$6,995

Student-teacher ratio: 20:1, AP classes up to 24:1; College prep; before- and after-school care; SACS accreditation; nondenominational affiliation; founded in 1979.

Gaston Day School2001 Gaston Day School Road, Gastonia

704-864-7744gastonday.org

Grades PK-12

$4,490-$15,050/semester

Enrollment: 500; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special program: college prep; after-school care; NAIS, NCAIS, SAIS, NC Dept of Education accreditation; transportation available; founded in 1967.

St. Michael Catholic School704 St. Michael Lane, Gastonia

704-865-4382smsgastonia.com

Grades PK-8 $5,187-$7,193

Enrollment: 171; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; special programs: learning disabilities; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS accreditation; founded in 1942.

Tabernacle Christian Academy2128 Dallas Cherryville Hwy,. Dallas

704-922-9143tcadallas.com

Grades K-12 Call for rates Enrollment: 206; Baptist affiliation; founded in 1986.

Victory Christian Academy310 Carolina Ave., Gastonia

704-865-7132vcagastonia.org

Grades K2-12

$3,400 Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; A Beka Christian Curriculum; special programs: P.E., art and music.

IREDELL COUNTYLiberty Preparatory Christian Academy246 Blume Road, Mooresville

704-660-3933libertyprepnc.com

Grades K-12 $3450-$4850

Enrollment: 242; student-teacher ratio: 8:1 to 16:1; special programs: University-Model School (students are on school campus M/Tu/TH and complete instructor-prepared lessons at home with parents W/F), college prep; Christian affiliation.

Southview Christian School625 Wallace Springs Road, Statesville

704-872-9554southviewbaptistminis-tries.org

Grades K4-12

$2,550-$8,750

Enrollment: 154; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care available; Baptist affiliation; AACS, NCCSA accreditation; founded in 1971.

Statesville Christian School1210 Museum Road, Statesville

704-873-9511statesvillechristian.org

Grades K-12 Call for rates Enrollment: 204; student-teacher ratio: 7:1 to 20:1; full day; non-denominational affiliation; financial aid available; after-school care; founded in 1995.

Statesville Montessori School1012 Harmony Drive, Statesville

704-873-1092statesvillemontessori.com

Grades PK-8 $4,624-$7,890

Enrollment: 112; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; before- and after-school care available; founded in 1979.

Woodlawn School135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville

704-895-8653woodlawnschool.org

Grades K-12 $14,300-$15,500

Enrollment:200; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; SAIS and SACS accreditation; Founded in 2002.

LINCOLN COUNTYLong Shoals Wesleyan Academy3032 Wesleyan Church Road, Lincolnton

704-732-3886longshoalsacademy.org

Grades K-12 $3,690-$3,900

Enrollment: 45; Christian affiliation; founded in 1984.

MECKLENBURG COUNTYAdventist Christian Academy4601 Emory Lane

704-366-4351adventistchristianacad-emy.org

4 years-Grade 9

$4,935-$6,090

Enrollment: 64; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; Seventh-day Adventist affiliation; half and full day; financial aid available; SACS accreditation; founded in 1995.

Anami Montessori School2901 Archdale Drive

704-556-0042anamimontessori.org

3-12 years $7,620-$10,920

Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; half day and full day; AMI recognized; financial aid available; founded in 1986.

Arborbrook Christian Academy4823 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, Matthews

704-821-9952arborbrook.org

Grades PK-12

$4,950-$6,248

Christian affiliation; founded in 2005.

Information is provided by independent schools via an online form or by inquiry. All schools were invited to complete the online form. Schools not included did not respond or could not be reached. Each listing was edited for clarity and omitted if incomplete. If you have a question or would like to be listed, email [email protected].

*Annual tuition unless otherwise noted.


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Back Creek Christian Academy1827 Back Creek Church Road

704-549-4101bccaschool.org

Grades TK-9 $5,600-$6,500

Enrollment: 155; student-teacher ratio: 16:1; Christian affiliation; SACS and ACSI accreditation; after-school care available; full-day; typically developing children and those with special needs; founded in 1999.

Bible Baptist Christian School2724 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews

704-535-1692bbcscolts.com

Grades PK-12

$3,700-$6,400

Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; Before- and after-school care; NCCSA, AACS, MSA-CES, NCPSA, NACSAA accreditation; Christian affiliation; founded in 1976.

Brisbane Academy Preparatory School5901 Statesville Road

704-598-5208brisbaneacademy.org

Grades PK-12

$5,775-$8,995

Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 10:1 (maximum); SACS, CASI, and NPSAA accreditatiom; after-school care available; financial aid available.

British International School of Charlotte7000 Endhaven Lane

704-341-3236britishschoolofcharlotte.org

2 years-Grade 10

$8,930-$20,560

Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; also offer extensive after-school enrichment program; founded in 2004.

Brookstone Schools2414 Lester St.

704-392-6330brookstoneschools.org

Grades K-8 $7,800 Enrollment: 135; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; Association of Christian Schools International affiliation; founded in 2001.

Carolina Montessori Academy1524 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road

704-391-9570carolinamontessoriacad-emy.org

2 1/2-6 years

$6,900-$8,000

Enrollment: 25; student-teacher ratio: 12:2; full day; American Montessori accreditation; before- and after-school care available; license #60000734; financial aid available; school-year and year-round programs; founded in 1989. Areas of development include practical life, sensorial, language, math, geography and movement.

Carmel Christian School1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews

704-849-9723, Option 2carmelchristian.org

Grade K-12 $8,478-$10,182

Enrollment: 790; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; before- and after-school care; SACS-CASI and ACSI accreditation; founded in 1993.

Cedarwood Academy7300 Mallard Creek Road

704-281-6694mycedarwoodacademy.org

2-14 years Call for rates Enrollment: 14; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; half-day; founded in 2010. Offers preschool, K-1, homeschool enrichment classes, and summer camps in a safe and inspiring forest outdoor classroom.

Charlotte Catholic High School7702 Pineville-Matthews Road

704-543-1127charlottecatholic.org

Grades 9-12 $9,366-$13,348

Enrollment: 1,418; student-teacher ratio: 18:1; college preparatory high school; founded in 1955.

Charlotte Christian School7301 Sardis Road

704-366-5657charlottechristian.com

Grades JK-12

$12,825-$18,580

Enrollment: 1,036; Student-teacher ratio: 12:1; college preparatory; before- and after-school care; Christian affiliation, nondenominational affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation, NCAIS, member of CESA; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1950.

Charlotte Country Day School1440 Carmel Road

704-943-4500charlottecountryday.org

Grades JK-12

$15,000-$21,760

Enrollment: 1,630; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; founded in 1941.

Charlotte Islamic Academy4301 Shamrock Drive

704-537-1772ciacademy.us

Grades K-12 $4,250 Enrollment: 195; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; AdvancedED accrediation; special programs: Islamic, Quranic, college prep; after-school tutoring.

Charlotte Jewish Day School5007 Providence Road, Ste. 110 Bldg. E

704-366-4558cjdschool.org

Grades K-5 $9,435-$13,944

Enrollment: 99; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Jewish affiliation; SACS/SAIS accreditation; founded in 1988.

Charlotte Latin School9502 Providence Road

704-846-1100charlottelatin.org

Grades TK-12

$16,400-$20,650

Enrollment: 1,400; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; after-school care; religious affiliation: Non-Sectarian; SAIS/SACS accreditation; college prep, international studies; founded in 1970.

Charlotte Montessori School219 East Blvd.

704-332-7733charlottemontessori.com

15 mos.-6 years

Call for rates Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-10:1; founded in 1971.

Charlotte Preparatory School212 Boyce Road

704-366-5994charlotteprep.com

2 1/2 years-Grade 8

$10,370-$17,050

Enrollment: 400; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; inquiry-based science and college prep; before- and after-school care; financial aid available; SACS and SAIS accreditation; founded in 1971.

Charlotte United Christian Academy7640 Wallace Road

704-537-0331cucawarriors.com

Grades PK-12

$960-$21,000

Enrollment: 174; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special programs: Gifted program, IEP and ABA students; ACSI member; non-denominational affiliation; founded in 2009.

Chesterbrook Elementary at Birkdale15115 Norman View Lane, Huntersville

704-896-6605huntersville.chesterbrook-academy.com

2 years-Grade 5

$968/month

Enrollment: 180; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; before- and after-school care; Advanced Ed accreditation; five-star rating; founded in 2000.

Christ the King Catholic High School10877 Crusader Lane, Huntersville

704-799-4400christthekinghs.com

Grades 9-12 $9,366-$13,348

College prep high school. State-of-the-art school on a 100+ acre campus with 1-to-1 technology. Founded: 2011.

Countryside Montessori School4125 Johnston Oehler Road

704-503-6000countrysidemontessori-schools.org

18 mos.-Grade 12

$7,350-$16,250

Enrollment: 270; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; non-denominational affiliation; SAIS/SACS accreditation, American Montessori Society; before- and after-school care; founded in 1981.

Covenant Day School800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews

704-847-2385covenantday.org

Grades TK-12

$6,400-$13,600

Enrollment: 830; after-school care; Christian affiliation; financial aid available; SACS and CSI accreditation; founded in 1989.

Davidson Day School750 Jetton St., Davidson

704-237-5200davidsonday.org

Grades PK-12

$14,590-$15,800

Enrollment: 515; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; special programs: gifted and talented, college prep and individualized student growth plans; before- and after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; founded in 1999.

The Fletcher School8500 Sardis Road

704-365-4658thefletcherschool.org

Grades K-12 $22,300-$23,450

Enrollment: 260; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; financial aid available; programs for children with specific learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders; individualized, college preparatory curriculum; founded in 1982.

Grace Covenant Academy17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius

704-892-5601gracecovenantacademy.org

Grades PK-5 $2,400-$5,850

Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 17:1 with floating assistant; member of ACIS; after-school care and financial aid available; founded in 2001.

Greyfriars Classical Academy2701 Rice Road, Matthews

704-315-5774greyfriarsclassical.org

Grades 9-12 $345-$3,850

Enrollment: 51; student-teacher ratio: 9:1, maximum 16:1; financial aid available; A classical, Christian high school meeting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; founded in 2009.

Hickory Grove Christian School6050 Hickory Grove Road

704-531-4008hgchristian.org

Grades TK-12

$5,900-$6,800

Enrollment: 900; student-teacher ratio: 23:1; before- and after-school care; Southern Baptist affiliation; SACS and ACSI accreditation; college preparatory curriculum with a Biblical world-view; founded in 1995.

Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School3100 Park Road

704-527-7822htcms.org

Grades 6-8 $6,119-$9,510

Enrollment: 857; student-teacher ratio: 14:1; transportation available; before- and after-school care; SACS/CASI accreditation; Catholic affiliation; founded in 1995.

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The John Crosland School5146 Parkway Plaza Blvd.

704-365-5490johncroslandschool.org

Grades K-12 $17,100-$20,500

Enrollment: 90; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; special programs: learning disabilities, ADHD, college prep; sports; morning and afternoon extended day program; SAIS and SACS accreditation; founded in 1978.

Keystone Montessori2830 Dorchester Place

704-523-4338keystonemontessori-school.org

Grades K-12 $6,500-$8,500

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1; Montessori school established by two very experienced AMI teachers and an extensive group of supportive parents.

Kids R Kids Academy at Lake Norman9620 NorthCross Center Court, Huntersville

704-655-8883kidsrkidslkn.com

6 weeks-12 years

$99-$288/week

Enrollment: 190; student-teacher ratio: 4:1; after-school care; full-day; AdvancED Accredited/ NC Five Star; license #60002089; founded in 2002.

Lake Norman Academy9749 Dauphine Drive

704-369-4789lknacademy.com

Grades K-3 $9,000 Enrollment goal: 100; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; special programs: 21st-century education; founded in 2012.

Lake Norman Christian School251 South St., Davidson

704-987-9811lknc.org

Grades K-12 $7,400-$8,900

Enrollment: 107; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; before- and after-school care, scholarships and financial aid available; founded in 2008.

The Male Leadership Academy5901 Nations Ford Road

704-405-2012themaleleadershipacad-emy.tcom

Grades K-5 $7,700 Enrollment: 15; student-teacher ratio 10:1; founded in August 2013.

Manus Academy6203 Carmel Road

704-542-1996manusacademy.com

Grades 3-12 $20,500 Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 1:1-6:1; special programs: learning disabilities, ADHD and other neurological problems; college rep; after-school tutoring; SACS and CITA accreditation; consultative and special needs curricula; founded in 1996.

McKinney Academy412 Armour St., Davidson

704-895-9664mckinneyacademy.com

Grades K-5 $7,750 Enrollment: 80 and growing; student-teacher ratio: 11:1 with floating assistant; founded in 2007.

Mountain Island Day School8101 Fallsdale Drive

704-391-5516midschool.org

Grades TK-9 $4,990 Enrollment: 196; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Christian affiliation; special programs: advanced placement and learning disabilities; before- and after- school care; NC Department of Education accreditation; founded in 2009.

Northside Christian Academy333 Jeremiah Blvd.

704-599-9015ncaknights.com

Grades K-12 $5,797-$7,169

Enrollment: 450; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; before- and after- school care; financial aid available; SACS/ACSI accreditation; founded in 1961.

Omni Montessori9536 Blakeney-Heath Road

704-541-1326omni-montessori.org

3 years-Grade 9

$8,562-$16,578

AMI accreditation; founded in 1985.

Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School4225 Shamrock Drive

704-531-0067olainfo.com

Grades PK-8 $5,315-$9,986

Enrollment: 145; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special programs: gifted and talented, English as a second language; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; founded in 1948.



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Palisades Episcopal School13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy.

704-583-1825pescharlotte.org

Grades JK-8 $5,250-$11,670

Enrollment: 165; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; Christian affiliation; SAIS and SACS accreditation; before- and after-school care; financial assistance and transportation available; founded in 2007.

Paw Creek Christian Academy5110 Tuckaseegee Road

704-391-0588pawcreek.org

Grades PK-12

PK $120/week-$3,750

Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; ABEKA and Bob Jones Academic Curriculums; before- and after-school care available; Pentecostal affiliation.

Phillips Academy3115 Providence Road

704-365-4533philipsacademync.org

Grades 5-12, adult

$8,000-$20,000

Enrollment: 30; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; full day; special-needs only; founded 2005.

Phoenix Montessori Academy412 Armour St., Davidson

704-892-7536phoenixmontessori.org

Grades PK-12

$5,500-$9,100

Before- and after-school care; AMS affiliation; entrance criteria: interview and observation; founded in 2004.

Providence Day School5800 Sardis Road

704-887-6000providenceday.org

Grades TK-12

$16,415-$22,745

Enrollment: 1,596; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; special programs: Global Studies Diploma, One to World, Digital Citizenship; after-school care; SACS, NAIS, NACAC and SACAL accreditation; founded in 1970.

Renaissance Christian School of Excellence7209 E WT Harris Blvd., Suite A

704-323-5938renaissancechristian.net

Grades PK-9 $4,840-$5,790

Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; special programs: before- and after-school, homeschool support network, individualized learning, tuition assistance; Church of Christ affiliation; founded in 2007.

Shands School1315 Matthews- Mint Hill Road, Matthews

704-231-2355shandsschool.org

Grades 2-8 $10,600 Enrollment: 6-8; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; curriculum follows the NC academic standards and focuses on a healthy body-healthy mind philosophy; founded in 2011.

Sharon Montessori Academy1119 North Sharon Amity Road

704-365-1653sharonmontessori.org

Grades PK-5 $520-$650/month

Student-teacher ratio: 7:1; curriculum: practical life, sensorial activities, language, arithmetic, culture and global education, performing arts.

SOAR Academy8835 Blakeney Professional Drive Charlotte

704-230-0485soaracademync.org

Grades 6-12 $9,250 Full-time

student-teacher ratio: 10:1; full day; before-and after-school care; special programs: ADHD, learning disabilities, differentiated instruction, individualized learning plans, daily achievement centers; founded in 2014.

South Charlotte Baptist Academy12416 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

704-543-7323scbacademy.org

Grades PK3-12

$380-$685/month

Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; full-day; founded in 2003.

SouthLake Christian Academy13820 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville

704-949-2200southlakechristian.org

Grades JK-12

$11,000 Enrollment: 880; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; after-school care; PCA affiliation; SACS/CASI, ACSI accreditation; founded in 1994.

St. Ann Catholic School600 Hillside Ave.

704-525-4938stannscatholicschool.com

Grades PK-5 $5,315-$9,331

Enrollment: 187; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; before-and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; special programs: School of Language and Learning for students with learning and language challenges; transportation available; founded in 1955.

St. Gabriel Catholic School3028 Providence Road

704-366-2409stgabrielcatholicschool.org

Grades K-5 $5,799-$9,331

Enrollment: 556; student-teacher ratio: 16:1; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; founded in 1958.

St. Mark Catholic School14750 Stumptown Road, Huntersville

704-766-5000stmarkcatholicschool.net

Grades K-8 $5,799-$9,986


St. Matthew Catholic School11525 Elm Lane

704-544-2070st-matts.com

Grades TK-5 $5,799-$9,331


St. Patrick Catholic School1125 Buchanan St.

704-333-3174saintpatrickschool.org

Grades K-5 $5,799-$9,331

Enrollment: 290; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; special programs: gifted and talented, and Downs syndrome program; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; founded in 1930.

The Talented Tenth Boys Academy of NC1500 Rocky River Road W.

980-939-6272the10th.org

Grades K-12 $7,500-$9,500

Enrollment: 5-15; student-teacher ratio: 1:1; before- and after-school care available; special programs: music and art, Attention Deficit Disorder, scholarships and financial aid available; founded in 2008.

Teaching Achieving Students Academy7829 Old Concord Road

704-453-9534tasacademy.org

Grades K-8 $475-$575/month

Enrollment: 25 student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; nondenominational affiliation.

Trinity Christian Preparatory School7516 East Independence Blvd., Suite 100

704-569-1900trinityprep.com

Grades 8-12 Call for rates College prep program; NIPSA accreditation; founded in 1995.

Trinity Episcopal School750 E. 9th St.

704-358-8101tescharlotte.org

Grades K-8 $15,400-$16,940

Enrollment: 431; student-teacher ratio: grades K-3, 11:1; grades 4-5, 13:1; grades 6-8, 16:1. Accrediation: SACS/Southern Association of Independent Schools; before- and after-school care provided; founded in 2000.

United Faith Christian Academy8617 Providence Road

704-541-1742ufca.org

Grades TK-12

$6,150-$8,380

Enrollment: 230; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; full day; before- and after-school care available; SACS/AdvancEd accreditation; Christ-centered education and a college preparatory curriculum; founded 1985.

Victory Christian Center School1501 Carrier Drive; 7224 Old Pineville Road; 7000-1 Old Pineville Road

704-391-7339vccskings.com

Grades K3-12

$5,000-$8,600

Enrollment: 300; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; independent affiliation; SACS/CASI/ICAA accreditation; founded in 1989.

UNIONCentral Academy at Lake Park3624 Lake Park Road, Indian Trail

704-882-6267centralacademyat-lakepark.org

Grades K-12 $5,310-$7,601

Enrollment: 155; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; Central Church of God affiliation; full-day program; SACS and ACSI accreditation; founded in 1996.

First Assembly of God2500 Arnold Drive, Monroe

704-283-2739firstassemblymonroe.org

Grades PK-12

$2,500 Enrollment: 100; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; Christian affiliation; A Beka curriculum; founded in 1985.

Metrolina Christian Academy732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road Indian Trail,

704-882-3375metrolinachristian.org

6 weeks-Grade 12

$5,092-$6,636

Enrollment: 1,200; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; ACSI and SACS accreditation; college preparatory curriculum; program: Learning Resource and Fine Arts; founded 1992.

Shining Light Baptist Academy2541 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

704-283-1480theshininglightbaptis-tacademy.com

Grades K2-12

$325-$340/ month

Enrollment: 180; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; A-Beka curriculum, Baptist affiliation; founded in 2000.




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Tabernacle Christian School2900 Walkup Ave., Monroe

704-283-4395tcsmonroe.com

Grades K-12 Call for rates Enrollment: 157; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; Christian affiliation; founded in 1972.

Weddington Christian Academy13901 Providence Road, Weddington

704-846-1039weddingtonchristianac-ademy.org

Grades JK-8 $5,065 - $6,270

Student-teacher ratio: 12:1; ACSI accreditation; Christian environment, founded 1985.

YORK COUNTYSt. Anne Catholic School1698 Bird St., Rock Hill, SC

803-324-4814stanneschool.com

Grades K3-9 $5,217-$6,997

After-school program; Roman Catholic affiliation; founded in 1951.

Walnut Grove Christian School1036 Maxwell Mill Road, Fort Mill, SC

803-835-2000walnutgrovechristian-school.com

Grades K-12 $6,900-$8,100

Enrollment: 115; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; Christian affiliation. Founded in 2001.

Westminster Catawba Christian School2650 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC

803-366-4119wccs.org

Grades PK-12

$1,440 - $8,850

College prep; before- and after-school care; Westminster Presbyterian affiliation; ACSI and SACS accreditation; founded in 1993.


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NORTH CAROLINAArthur Morgan Schoolarthurmorganschool.org60 AMS CircleBurnsville, NC 28714828-675-4262 | CoedGrades 7-9 | $27,023*

Asheville Schoolashevilleschool.org360 Asheville School RoadAsheville, NC 28806828-254-6345 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $28,500-$47,375

Lake House Academylakehouseacademy.com447 Lily Pad LaneFlat Rock, NC 28731877-267-5888 | GirlsAges 10-14 | Call for rates

Oak Ridge Military Academyoakridgemilitary.com2317 Oak Ridge RoadOak Ridge, NC 27310336-643-4131 | CoedGrades 7-12 | $29,000

Saint Mary’s Schoolsms.edu900 Hillsborough St.Raleigh, NC 27603919-424-4000 | GirlsGrades 9-12 | $23,850-$47,600

Salem Academysalemacademy.com500 E. Salem Ave.Winston-Salem, NC 27101336-721-2643 | GirlsGrades 9-12 | $42,980

SOUTH CAROLINABen Lippen Schoolbenlippen.com7401 Monticello RoadColumbia, SC 29203803-807-4000 | CoedGrades 7-12 | $34,708-$44,708

Camden Military Academycamdenmilitary.com520 Hwy. 1 N.Camden, SC 29020800-948-6291 | BoysGrades 7-12 | $21,000

GEORGIADarlington Schooldarlingtonschool.org1014 Cave Spring RoadRome, GA 30161706-235-6051 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $44,900

Riverside Military Academyriversidemilitary.com2001 Riverside DriveGainesville, GA 30501800-462-2338 | BoysGrades 7-12 | $32,200

TENNESSEEBaylor Schoolbaylorschool.org171 Baylor School RoadChattanooga, TN 37405423-267-5902 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $44,480

VIRGINIABlue Ridge Schoolblueridgeschool.com273 Mayo DriveSt. George, VA 22935434-985-2811 | BoysGrades 9-12 | $41,500

Chatham Hallchathamhall.org800 Chatham Hall CircleChatham, VA 24531434-432-2941 | GirlsGrades 9-12 | $45,000

Christchurch Schoolchristchurchschool.org49 Seahorse LaneChristchurch, VA 23031804-758-2306 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $45,600

Episcopal High Schoolepiscopalhighschool.org1200 N. Quaker LaneAlexandria, VA 22302703-933-3000 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $49,700

Fishburne Military Schoolfishburne.org225 S. Wayne Ave.Waynesboro, VA 22980540-946-7700 | BoysGrades 7-PG | $31,800

Foxcroft Schoolfoxcroft.org22407 Foxhound LaneMiddleburg, VA 20118540-687-5555 | GirlsGrades 9-12 | $50,900

Hargrave Military Academyhargrave.edu200 Military DriveChatham, VA 24531434-432-2481 | BoysGrades 7-PG | $30,800

Miller School of Albemarlemillerschoolofalbemarle.org1000 Samuel Miller LoopCharlottesville, VA 22903434-823-4805 | CoedGrades 8-PG | $40,480

Oak Hill Academyoak-hill.net2635 Oak Hill RoadMouth of Wilson, VA 24363276-579-2619 | CoedGrades 8-12 | $32,000-$34,000

Randolph-Macon Academyrma.edu200 Academy DriveFront Royal, VA 22630800-272-1172 | CoedGrades 6-PG | $34,565

Stuart Hallstuarthallschool.org235 W. Frederick St.Staunton, VA 24401888-306-8926 | GirlsGrades 8-12 | $44,500

Virginia Episcopal Schoolves.org400 VES RoadLynchburg, VA 24503434-385-3600 | CoedGrades 9-12 | $45,000

Woodberry Forest Schoolwoodberry.org898 Woodberry Forest RoadWoodberry Forest, VA 22989540-672-3900 | BoysGrades 9-12 | $50,200

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BOARDING SCHOOL DIRECTORY


BY ANNE WOOTEN GREEN

Teachers, you may have seen it. Parents, you may have done it. It could be a math paper pockmarked

with erasures and reprinted. Or it could be a science project where everything is centered neatly with too much information, but the child is unable to answer questions about its substance.

It’s called helping your children too much with their homework, or just doing their homework for them. It’s a hallmark of the “helicopter parent” who hovers over a child, making sure homework or a project is perfect, and it may be doing more harm than good.

In a recent study, based on nearly 25,000 student surveys, provided by the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics and family questionnaires from Child Development Supplement, researchers found that parental help is mostly inconsequential, but sometimes it can hurt, especially as children get older and enter middle school. Parental homework help can even have negative effects, including bringing down test scores.

How Teachers Encourage IndependenceFifth-grade teacher Kathleen Crook, who has been in the classroom for 25 years and teaches at Morgan Elementary School in Clemmons, has seen the effect of parental help firsthand, and has developed strategies to combat the

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tendency of parents to help too much. “The purpose of homework is to

reinforce skills that have been learned in the classroom,” she says, and a child who is struggling with schoolwork can benefit from a parent offering support. She suggests a parent ask the child to tell him or her what she feels is troublesome about a subject. “If the student can talk through the problem, his or her work will get better,” Crook says.

When it comes to school projects, the objective is to challenge children’s thinking, and have them create something that reflects what they have learned. Crook says it’s usually obvious if a parent did the project for the child.

If she sees that parents continue to be heavily involved in their child’s homework or projects, Crook will deal with the student and the parents, saying, “I can tell that you and your parents put in a lot of time and effort. But for the next project, parents, you need to back off and let your child do more of the work.”

Another strategy she uses to combat too much parental involvement is starting school projects in the classroom instead of just sending a sheet of directions home.

“For example, when we were doing a project on clouds, we set up an assembly line where the kids would pick up their construction paper, cotton balls and a glue stick, and put them in a gallon plastic bag,” she says. “We give them a lot of direction before we send them home with a project.”

Crook tries to lessen the stress that may be put on students and their parents by not assigning homework on the weekends. “The child needs to spend time with their family and be free of that,” she says.

Susanne Reid, a second-grade teacher at Providence Day School in Charlotte, says the school works in partnership with parents and students to make sure homework (or practice time) is an extension of what is taught in the classroom. Students in Reid’s class start with approximately 10 minutes of practice

time with his or her parents. Reid has students keep a log to make sure they complete this practice time each evening. Reid also requires nightly reading time, “reading with and to the children,” she says.

Leave Them Be Fifi Ray of Cornelius has a sixth-grader, third-grader and 10-month-old. She says she is there for her children “to assist with questions, but I don’t do their projects and homework for them. … They don’t learn from me doing it,” she says. “It will hurt them in the future because they won’t know how to do things on their own.” Ray adds that she lets her children use a computer, but sticks to websites that are used in school.

Nancemarie Brandquist of Apex says she and her husband are firm believers in letting their children do their own homework. “Giving your child support and the right guidance to complete their homework tasks is the best for them,” Brandquist says. “If you do it for them, where will they be in college and the professional world?”

Her methods are borne out through her three children — a graduate of N.C. State who is an accountant, a senior at N.C. State who is an engineering major and a senior at Apex High School who plans to study criminology and forensics.

When her children were in elementary and middle school, Brandquist says, she could always tell which parents did their children’s projects for them. “They were living through their children. They would brag on them all the time.”

Brandquist says she thinks when parents do all their children’s work for them, it makes their kids’ lives harder in the long run. “The teacher might think, ‘Maybe this kid belongs in a higher level class?’ It puts too much pressure on the children.”

But Brandquist says she has also seen the flip side of hovering parents — parents who don’t support their kids’ education enough. “I’ve seen parents who did not

help their kids get the proper things for the project, supplies that they needed for the project,” she says. “They let their kids slide completely. Education ends when the school day does.”

A Little Help, Here?A teacher who thinks a bit of parental help with homework can be good is Robin Snow, a sixth-grade English teacher at Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville. Snow has taught for 21 years and has four children — an 11th-grader, 10th-grader, seventh-grader and preschooler. She says offering help with homework “depends on the student, which is OK.” For the most part, Snow, like Crook, ensures that papers and projects get done in class.

“You have to know your child, you have to know his or her strengths and challenges,” she says. “If a child has issues with organization, a mom can ask if her child has everything needed. She should know when to say ‘you try it first’ about a certain homework assignment.”

As far as school projects go, parents can sense when they are too much for their child. Ray says it is obvious when a parent needs to be involved in the project. “Some projects are so elaborate that my child would never be able to do them,” she says.

Snow says at times she sees a difference between a student’s classwork and homework. When that happens, she will ask the student to do his homework in the classroom.

Snow has noticed when some of her children’s classmates’ school projects are done by parents. “It is not serving the children,” she says. “They are not learning the skills they should have learned going through the project.”

Snow admits that she has helped her children with their homework, “But I don’t do it for them.”

Anne Wooten Green is a freelance writer in Winston-Salem.


CABARRUS COUNTYA.C.E. Academy8810 Hickory Ridge Road, Harrisburg.As of Jan, 2015: 7807 Caldwell Road, Harrisburg704-207-0232 | Grades K-5aceacademycharter.orgAn entrepreneurial emphasis connects traditional core subjects to everyday life with hands-on activities and projects. Founded in 2014.

Bradford Prep School2502 Salome Church Road704-584-9359 | Grades K-12bradfordprepschool.orgOffers the ENRICH program with four main areas including live well and work well. Athletic programs, and extracurricular clubs. Founded in 2014.

Carolina International School9545 Poplar Tent Road, Concord704-455-3847 | Grades: K-10carolinainternationalschool.orgCollege prep, focus on international and environmental curriculums, individualized learning, plus inquiry and project-based learning; 1:1 laptops for grades 3-10. Founded in 2004.

Cabarrus Charter Academy355 Poplar Crossing Drive NW, Concord704-789-2500 | Grades K-7cabarruscharter.orgFeatures personalized learning plans, access to PowerSchools student information system. Founded in 2013.

GASTONMountain Island Charter School13440 Lucia Riverbend Hwy., Mount Holly704-827-8840 | Grades K-8micharter.orgEnrollment: 1,185; student-teacher ratio: 21:1. Focus on character values and leadership development. Athletics, extracurricular activities, service projects and field trips. Founded in 2010.

Piedmont Community Charter SchoolElementary Campus: 119 E. 2nd Ave., Gastonia, 704-853-2428Secondary Campus: 2970 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, 704-349-4640Grades K-12pccharter.teamcfa.orgCollege prep; SACS and Core Knowledge. Challenging curriculum and development of character, morals and responsibility. Focus on families,

teachers and community relationships. Founded in 2000.

IREDELLAmerican Renaissance Charter School132 E. Broad St., StatesvilleMiddle School: 217 S. Center St., Statesville, 704-878-6009704-924-8870 | Grades K-8arsnc.orgEnrollment: 540; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; special programs: arts-based. 1:1 Mac laptop program in middle school. Founded in 1998.

Langtree Charter Academy154 Foundation Court, Mooresville704-705-1698 | Grades K-7langtreecharter.orgFeatures personalized learning plans, access to PowerSchool student information system. Founded in 2013.

Pine Lake Preparatory School1639 Mecklenburg Hwy., Mooresville704-237-5300 | Grades K-12pinelakeprep.orgEnrollment: 1,600+; student-teacher ratio: 15:1-20:1. Prepares individuals for leadership and academic success. Founded in 2006.

LINCOLN COUNTYLincoln Charter School – Denver7834 Galway Lane, Denver704-483-6611 | Grades K-12lincolncharter.orgCollege-prep community. Serves Lincoln and surrounding counties.

Lincoln Charter School – Lincolnton133 Eagles Nest Road, Lincolnton704-736-9888 | Grades K-10lincolncharter.orgEnrollment: 630; Core Knowledge, Saxon and Open Court curriculum. College-prep community. Founded in 1998.

MECKLENBURG COUNTYAristotle Preparatory Academy2461 Arty Ave.704-215-4559 | Grades K-4aristotle.teamcfa.orgPreparing students for success in college and to be productive citizens by combining a rigorous college preparatory and STEM focused curriculum with character development.

Charlotte Choice Charter8000 Robinson Church Road980-272-8308 | Grades K-6charlottechoicecharter.orgEnrollment: 277; student-ratio: 20:1; STEM program through the implementation of Project-Based Learning. Founded in 2013.

Charlotte Learning Academy701 Scaleybark Road980-355-2077 | Grades 6-10charlotelearningacademy.orgCommon Core Curriculum for English and math. Personalized education plans. Community service is required for each grade level. Founded in 2014.

Charlotte Secondary School8310 McAlpine Park Drive704-295-0137 | Grades 6-11charlottesecondary.orgEnrollment: 417; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; college prep. Features Paideia program that emphasizes cooperative learning, interdisciplinary unit planning and group instruction. Founded in 2007.

Commonwealth High School5112 Central Ave.704-899-4998 | 16-21 yearscommonwealthhs.comPersonalized academic plans with teacher-directed, computer-based courses make it easier for students to track progress. Founded in 2014.

Community Charter School510 S. Torrence St.704-377-3180 | Grades K-5charlottecommunitycharter.comEnrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 25:1; Child-centered philosophy to support a child’s development in the context of family and community. Founded in 1997.

Corvian Community School9501 David Taylor Drive704-717-7550 | Grades K-5corvian.orgEnrollment: 526; student-teacher ratio: 22:2; typically developing children and those with special needs. Teachers are empowered to meet the needs of students on an individual basis and parents become partners to make each classroom a community. Founded in 2010.

Crossroads Charter High5500 N. Tryon St.704-597-5100 | Grades 9-12

crossroadscharter.orgEnrollment: 215; student-teacher ratio: 20:1. Provides educational solutions and innovative teaching techniques in an effort to achieve academic excellence. Founded in 1999.

Entrepreneur High School5745 Central Ave.704-906-2900 | Grades 9-12entrepreneurhighschool.orgCurriculum includes automotive, health, culinary arts, body-shop. Students have an opportunity to stay for a fifth year to pursue advanced opportunities.

Invest Collegiate2100 Suttle Ave.704-370-4000 | Grades K-7 investcollegiate.orgLiberal arts program that includes an appreciation and demonstration of the relationship between expectation and excellence. Founded in 2013.

Kennedy Charter Public SchoolJohnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Road704-688-2939 | Grades K-12kennedycharter.orgProvides a positive learning environment for at-risk youth with hands-on experiential learning methods. Physical education, computer skills, electives and core curriculum. Founded in 1998.

Kipp: Charlotte931 Wilann Drive704-537-2044 | Grades 5-8kippcharlotte.orgEnrollment: 400. College prep; focus on academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits. SCOS curriculum with extended-day, extended-week and extended-year classes. Founded in 2007.

Lake Norman Charter Schools12435 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville704-948-8600 | Grades 5-12lncharter.orgEnrollment: 1,600; student-teacher ratio: 23:1. College prep guides students to be community leaders demonstrating a life-long desire to learn, lead and serve. Founded in 1998.

Pioneer Springs Community SchoolHistoric Croft Schoolhouse, 9200 Bob Beatty Road704-494-0777 | Grades K-3pioneersprings.org

CHARTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY


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Hands-on exploration of an integrated curriculum in the Basic School tradition of Community School of Davidson. Founded in 2014.

Queen’s Grant Community School6400 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill704-573-6611 | Grades K-8nhaschools.com/schools/queensgrantEnrollment: 758. Four key values: academic excellence, student responsibility, moral focus and parent partnerships. Students are challenged to achieve full potential through rigorous curriculum, values and individualized attention. Founded in 2002.

Queen’s Grant High School10323 Idlewild Road, Matthews704-545-0736 | Grades 9-12nhaschools.com/schools/queensgrantEnrollment: 1,233; student-teacher ratio: 19:1; AP classes. Small classroom settings focus on moral values and high level of academic learning, preparing students for a college future. Founded in 2007.

Socrates Academy3909 Weddington Road, Matthews704-321-1711 | Grades K-8socratesacademy.usEnrollment: 658; student-teacher ratio: 20:1. Multiculturalism through languages: Greek, Chinese and Spanish. Emphasis on math, reading and writing through the Socratic method. Founded in 2005.

Sugar Creek Charter School4101 N. Tryon St.740-509-5470 | Grades K-9thesugarcreek.orgEnrollment: 1,200; student-teacher ratio: 20:2, 25:1. Offers a balanced academic program with a strong emphasis on math and reading, while character education is also integrated into the curriculum.

United Community School5309 Idlewild Road North980-819-0663 | Grades K-2ucsnc.orgFollows the year-round calendar with logical pacing, regular breaks, and an abbreviated summer break. Offers a Tiny Techz STEM after-school program; curriculum includes piano theory and performance. Founded in 2014.

UNION COUNTYUnion AcademyUpper Campus: 675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd, MonroeLower Campus: 3828 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe704-238-8883 | Grades K-12unionacademy.orgEnrollment: 1,400; after-school care available; typically developing children and those with special needs; SACS, CAS and NAIS accreditation. Founded in 2000.

YORK COUNTYRiverwalk AcademyTrinity Bible Church, 505 University Drive, Rock Hill803-327-8400 | Grades K-12riverwalkacademy.comLeads students to achieve, through project-based learning. Students are immersed into the K16Ready college curriculum.

York Preparatory Academy1047 Golden Gate Court, Rock Hill803-324-4400 | Grades K5-12yorkprepsc.orgFocuses on strong academic accountability and character education in all grade levels. Offers athletic and music programs.

Charlotte Lab SchoolGrades K-8

charlottelabschool.org980-277-4522

Queen City STEMGrades K-12qcstem.org

email: [email protected]

Veritas Community School

980-333-1939

OPENING IN 2015

The State Board of Education has granted preliminary approval to the following charter school applicants

in Mecklenburg county as of May 2014. More information available

at ncpublicschools.org/charterschools.


ELEMENTARYAlbemarle Road Elementary K-5 1,202 25.6 18.5 45.1 — — — —

Allenbrook Elementary K-5 468 52.1 23.8 30.1 — — — —

Ashley Park PK-8 576 23.8 19.3 41.7 94.8 — — —

Bain Elementary K-5 901 81 71.1 85.1 — — — —

Ballantyne Elementary K-5 858 76.2 69.7 89.2 — — — —

Barnette Elementary K-5 631 64.8 52.7 76.8 — — — —

Barringer Academic Center K-5 624 55.1 57.7 52.6 — — — —

Berewick Elementary K-5 703 51.2 36.8 49.2 — — — —

Berryhill Elementary K-8 642 39.4 25.4 59.6 27.9 — — —

Beverly Woods Elementary K-5 751 74.3 71.9 78.7 — — — —

Billingsville Elementary PK-5 538 21.4 21.5 19.6 — — — —

Blythe Elementary K-5 1,079 57.1 47.5 50.3 — — — —

Briarwood Academy K-5 675 31.6 23.8 28.3 — — — —

Bruns Academy K-8 749 13.9 15.9 26.8 9.2 — — —

Chantilly Montessori PK-6 254 60.9 72.2 55.6 — — — —

Clear Creek Elementary K-5 655 59.3 44.3 70.1 — — — —

Collinswood Language Academy K-8 718 72.1 66.6 85.8 — — — —

Cornelius Elementary K-5 579 77.5 64.7 66.7 — — — —

Cotswold Elementary K-5 818 58.5 58.3 67.5 — — — —

Croft Community K-5 693 48.6 48.3 66.6 — — — —

Crown Point Elementary K-5 698 56.2 46.2 50.8 — — — —

David Cox Road Elementary K-5 794 34.4 26.1 28.7 — — — —

Davidson Elementary K-5 723 76.3 72.1 75.8 — — — —

Devonshire Elementary K-5 601 44.8 15.4 41.3 — — — —

Dilworth Elementary K-5 609 77.2 75.1 76.5 — — — —

Druid Hills Academy PK-8 578 20.2 19.3 39.5 — — — —

E.E. Waddell Language Academy K-8 1,365 66.3 64.2 79.2 97.2 — — —

Eastover Elementary K-5 464 59.9 68.7 56.8 — — — —

Elizabeth Lane Elementary K-5 990 78.1 76 80.7 — — — —

Elizabeth Traditional Elementary K-5 534 63.6 60.2 71.9 — — — —

Elon Park Elementary K-5 1,122 83.5 71.4 75.9 — — — —

Endhaven Elementary K-5 724 62.6 57.8 69.6 — — — —

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PERCENT OF EOG SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5* PERCENT OF EOC SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG

The 2013-14 school year was the second year of End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests adjusted for Common Core standards. EOG tests are given in reading and math in grades three through eight; as well as science in grades five through eight. EOC tests are given to students that take math 1, English II and biology.

The 2013-14 test scores are reported as achievement Levels 1 to 5, with Levels 4 and 5 meeting the College and Career Readiness standard. The numbers in the following charts represent the

percent of students in each school that scored a Level 4 or 5 for the 2013-14 school year.

Test score percentages and graduation rates are sourced from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Enrollment numbers were sourced from individual school districts. Alternative schools are not included in the following charts.

— Michele Huggins

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c m s . k 1 2 . n c . u s | 9 8 0 - 3 4 3 - 5 3 3 5 S u p e r i n t e n d e n t : H e a t h M o r r i s o n | S c h o o l s : 1 6 4 | S t u d e n t s : 1 4 2 , 6 1 2 | G r a d u a t i o n r a t e : 8 5 . 2 %

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First Ward Creative Arts Academy K-5 554 37.9 33.9 24.8 — — — —

Grand Oak Elementary K-5 598 80.2 69.3 87.2 — — — —

Greenway Park Elementary PK-5 598 42 31.2 46.9 — — — —

Hawk Ridge Elementary K-5 878 82.4 74.2 88.9 — — — —

Hickory Grove Elementary PK-5 1,008 35.8 25.3 50.4 — — — —

Hidden Valley Elementary K-5 948 35.6 20.3 35.6 — — — —

Highland Creek Elementary K-5 1,186 63.5 57.7 76.2 — — — —

Highland Mill Montessori Elementary PK-6 235 54.3 58.1 68.8 — — — —

Highland Renaissance Academy PK-5 495 49.6 31.2 52.4 — — — —

Hornets Nest Elementary K-5 580 45.6 22.1 43 — — — —

Huntersville Elementary K-5 773 82.9 74.2 81.7 — — — —

Huntingtowne Farms Elementary K-5 925 39.5 24.7 48.3 — — — —

Idlewild Elementary K-5 810 54.4 41.5 47.2 — — — —

Irwin Academic Center K-5 572 84.1 81 75.3 — — — —

J.H. Gunn Elementary K-5 717 35.4 25.3 48 — — — —

J.V. Washam Elementary K-5 1,079 72.9 63.9 66.1 — — — —

John Motley Morehead STEM Academy K-7 1,155 58.1 54.4 87.4 52.2 — — —

Joseph W. Grier Academy K-5 791 54.9 33.6 63.4 — — — —

Lake Wylie Elementary K-5 635 39.7 40.9 52.5 — — — —

Lansdowne Elementary K-5 637 44.4 46.4 46.2 — — — —

Lebanon Road Elementary PK-5 812 56.1 35.2 47 — — — —

Long Creek Elementary PK-5 498 48.8 40.1 45.9 — — — —

Mallard Creek Elementary K-5 860 54.9 48.8 69.7 — — — —

Matthews Elementary K-5 957 68.5 60.8 72.1 — — — —

McAlpine Elementary K-5 524 63.7 56.1 73.3 — — — —

McKee Road Elementary K-5 493 75.5 74.1 95.2 — — — —

Merry Oaks International Academy PK-5 733 34.3 19.8 30.1 — — — —

Montclaire Elementary K-5 614 35.2 19.8 20.7 — — — —

Mountain Island Lake Academy PK-6 660 63.8 45 73.3 — — — —

Myers Park Traditional Elementary K-5 734 57.9 60.8 63.4 — — — —

Nathaniel Alexander Elementary K-5 871 27.1 26.1 29 — — — —

Nations Ford Elementary K-5 637 24.7 19.4 18.7 — — — —

Newell Elementary K-5 734 41.5 25.3 49.1 — — — —

Oakdale Elementary K-5 681 32.6 22.4 32.5 — — — —

Oaklawn Language Academy K-8 530 57.8 47.8 50.5 100 — — —

Olde Providence Elementary K-5 702 77.7 72.7 77.7 — — — —

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Park Road Montessori PK-6 437 63.5 73.5 67.7 — — — —

Paw Creek Elementary K-5 526 43.8 31.4 57.3 — — — —

Pineville Elementary K-5 776 41.5 41 48.8 — — — —

Pinewood Elementary K-5 546 43.5 26.7 47.5 — — — —

Piney Grove Elementary PK-5 823 53.8 27.8 56.4 — — — —

Polo Ridge Elementary K-5 1,020 85.6 76.6 90.4 — — — —

Providence Spring Elementary K-5 836 94.1 86.3 96.3 — — — —

Rama Road Elementary PK-5 657 35.3 28.2 47.3 — — — —

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Reedy Creek Elementary K-5 737 44.7 32.5 36.7 — — — —

Reid Park Academy K-8 800 13.6 17.1 32.5 — — — —

River Gate Elementary K-5 854 48.6 42.8 64.1 — — — —

River Oaks Academy K-5 626 29.8 31.5 21.4 — — — —

Sedgefield Elementary PK-5 406 52.4 22.5 431 — — — —

Selwyn Elementary K-5 822 79.2 70.4 80.4 — — — —

Shamrock Gardens Elementary K-5 442 38.7 32.6 32.1 — — — —

Sharon Elementary K-5 810 74.3 73.3 79.9 — — — —

Smithfield Elementary K-5 658 56.2 56 64.1 — — — —

Statesville Road Elementary K-5 509 37.3 29.9 28.1 — — — —

Steele Creek Elementary K-5 735 45.9 30.2 30.3 — — — —

Sterling Elementary K-5 612 17.3 20.7 21.4 — — — —

Stoney Creek Elementary K-5 863 46 29.5 27.3 — — — —

Thomasboro Academy K-8 724 22.1 19.9 50.3 — — — —

Torrence Creek Elementary K-5 521 67.7 56.2 77.1 — — — —

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Tuckaseegee Elementary K-5 772 29.5 25.9 21.8 — — — —

University Meadows Elementary K-5 686 46.3 34.5 33.9 — — — —

University Park Creative Arts K-5 437 33 31.7 50.6 — — — —

Walter G. Byers K-8 454 18.4 17.5 29 — — — —

Westerly Hills Academy K-8 564 14.7 23.6 30.2 — — — —

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Whitewater Academy K-5 699 33.4 28.9 42.4 — — — —

Winding Springs Elementary PK-5 828 28.3 23.8 21.4 — — — —

Windsor Park Elementary PK-5 891 61.3 36 69.4 — — — —

Winget Park Elementary K-5 986 56.5 50.3 57.7 — — — —

Winterfield Elementary K-5 673 18.9 15.4 16.2 — — — —

MIDDLE SCHOOLSAlbemarle Road Middle 6-8 1,152 20.3 26.3 55.3 80.3 — — —

Alexander Graham Middle 6-8 1,453 60.3 60.2 7/9.8 100 — — —

Bailey Middle 6-8 1,568 64.2 68.3 90.1 97.4 — — —

Carmel Middle 6-8 1,043 62.9 58.3 69.1 98.8 — — —

Community House Middle 6-8 1,631 74.2 68.4 90.2 99.4 — — —

Coulwood Middle 6-8 723 16.5 21.9 37.4 100 — — —

Crestdale Middle 6-8 845 74.2 71.8 70.8 98.2 — — —

Eastway Middle 6-8 872 22.9 21.2 31.6 57.5 — — —

Francis Bradley Middle 6-8 1,144 55.1 55.8 71.2 96.8 — — —

J.M. Alexander Middle 6-8 874 47.7 47.8 61 82.5 — — —

James Martin Middle 6-8 1,133 17.6 24.9 55.9 92.4 — — —

Jay M. Robinson Middle 6-8 1,107 82.9 81.2 86.7 100 — — —

Kennedy Middle 6-8 661 22.6 29.8 63.4 43.6 — — —

Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle 6-8 1,061 19.8 16.9 47.3 77.4 — — —

McClintock Middle 6-8 765 17.6 24.2 29.5 64.6 — — —

Mint Hill Middle 6-8 1,221 49.1 53.4 64.2 95.1 — — —

Northeast Middle 6-8 772 38.8 36.8 58.4 100 — — —

Northridge Middle 6-8 791 24.5 30 58.8 80.6 — — —

Piedmont Open IB Middle 6-8 966 68.7 69.3 91.9 100 — — —

Quail Hollow Middle 6-8 949 28.8 35.7 55.6 80.9 — — —

Randolph Middle 6-8 1,207 58.9 69 70.8 92.3 — — —

Ranson Middle 6-8 1,117 18.6 26.9 47.8 46.2 — — —

Ridge Road Middle 6-8 1,443 42.2 45.1 64.7 96.2 — — —

Sedgefield Middle 6-8 674 17.4 20.8 49.4 65.6 — — —

South Charlotte Middle 6-8 887 69.2 75.2 92.2 100 — — —

Southwest Middle 6-8 1,428 36.5 40.7 63 97.6 — — —

Whitewater Middle 6-8 927 14.3 21.4 31.7 57.1 — — —

HIGH SCHOOLS | MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOLSCochrane Collegiate Academy 6-12 986 15.8 19.7 20.2 18 26.3 28.3 —

Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis K-12 687 29.1 35.9 54 12.5 38.1 48.9 >95

Northwest School of the Arts 6-12 999 49.8 64.3 67.1 63.8 30.5 72.4 >95

Ardrey Kell High 9-12 2,519 — — — 83 84 83.6 >95

Butler High 9-12 2,072 — — — 52.7 53.1 61.3 91.8

Cato Middle College High 11-13 204 — — — — — — >95

Charlotte Engineering Early College (opened Aug. 2014) 9-13 — — — — — — — —

East Mecklenburg High 9-12 1,877 — — — 43.7 43.7 60.3 83.5

Garinger High 9-12 1,389 — — — 17 26.4 21.9 87.6

Harding University High 9-12 1,682 — — — 18.2 32.6 31.9 87.6

Hawthorne Academy of Health and Science 9-12 179 — — — 46.6 5 9.5 90.6

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Hopewell High 9-12 1,677 — — — 30.9 32.2 49.5 87.5

Independence High 9-12 2,246 — — — 49.8 54.6 63.5 88.6

Levine Middle College High (opened Aug. 2014) 11-12 — — — — — — — —

Mallard Creek High 9-12 2,268 — — — 40.3 46.5 63.1 >95

Myers Park High 9-12 2,783 — — — 70.7 62.3 74.5 91.3

North Mecklenburg High 9-12 1,741 — — — 34.4 50.8 50.7 92.3

Olympic High Biotechnology, Health and Public Administration

9-12 513 — — — 41.3 54.6 67.6 88.5

Olympic High International Business and Communication Studies

9-12 384 — — — 23.9 44.3 35.8 82.5

Olympic High International Studies and Global Economics 9-12 409 — — — 24.5 31.3 49.9 85

Olympic High Math, Engineering, Technology and Science 9-12 545 — — — 52.3 74.5 70.1 92.8

Olympic High Renaissance School of Arts and Technology 9-12 532 — — — 32 44.9 50.9 91.5

Performance Learning Center 9-12 136 — — — 22.5 35.7 66.7 93.2

Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology 9-12 1,609 — — — 50.6 44.9 61.9 >95

Providence High 9-12 1,993 — — — 86.1 80.3 89 >95

Rocky River High 9-12 1,690 — — — 24.9 42.7 39.7 88.9

South Mecklenburg High 9-12 2,746 — — — 45.2 60.4 64.6 90.8

Vance High 9-12 1,656 — — — 23.9 23.3 35.8 84.2

West Charlotte High 9-12 1,708 — — — 16.8 16.2 26.2 78

West Mecklenburg High 9-12 1,915 — — — 20.2 36.8 31 85

William Amos Hough High 9-12 2,249 — — — 57.1 70 77 92.4

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CABARRUS COUNTYELEMENTARY SCHOOLSA.T. Allen Elementary K-5 882 55.0 42.5 53.6 —

Bethel Elementary K-5 624 40.0 43.1 62.2 — — — —

Beverly Hills Elementary K-5 384 50.6 45.8 31.8 — — — —

Carl A. Furr Elementary K-5 747 57.9 46.3 56.0 — — — —

Charles E. Boger Elementary K-5 836 52.7 50.5 49.0 — — — —

Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary PK-5 462 52.3 51.6 50.7 — — — —

Cox Mill Elementary K-5 1,152 76.7 69.4 63.8 — — — —

Harrisburg Elementary K-5 869 65.8 63.6 61.1 — — — —

Mount Pleasant Elementary K-5 688 52.9 50.2 72.7 — — — —

Patriots STEM Elementary K-5 862 49.4 53.5 53.4 — — — —

Pitts School Road Elementary K-5 908 58.8 51.0 54.6 — — — —

R. Brown McAllister Elementary K-5 273 57.5 49.6 67.5 — — — —

Rocky River Elementary K-5 784 37.2 38.5 36.8 — — — —

Royal Oaks Elementary K-5 322 37.9 30.7 39.7 — — — —

W.M. Irvin Elementary PK-5 822 36.1 35.3 15.1 — — — —

W.R. Odell Elementary K-5 914 68.2 58.7 68.0 — — — —

Weddington Hills Elementary K-5 794 52.3 43.3 42.4 — — — —

Winecoff Elementary K-5 842 42.0 27.5 19.4 — — — —

Wolf Meadow Elementary K-5 577 43.1 25.0 21.5 — — — —

MIDDLE SCHOOLSC.C. Griffin Middle 6-8 1,106 17.5 33.4 56.4 100.0 —

Concord Middle 6-8 907 22.5 27.6 55.5 88.7 — — —

Harold E. Winkler Middle 6-8 984 35.9 44.5 65.7 100.0 — — —

Harris Road Middle 6-8 1,134 58.3 62.8 82.9 100.0 — — —

Hickory Ridge Middle 6-8 1,139 53.5 58.6 75.0 98.3 — — —

J.N. Fries Magnet Middle 6-8 561 74.6 86.2 96.2 86.0 — — —

Mt. Pleasant Middle 6-8 663 39.3 54.1 78.2 96.5 — — —

Northwest Cabarrus Middle 6-8 889 34.2 43.7 66.2 100.0 — — —

HIGH SCHOOLSCabarrus Kannapolis Early College 9-13 224 — — — 68.1 69.9 83.9 >95

Central Cabarrus High 9-12 1,223 — — — 39.9 48.0 48.1 89.3

Concord High 9-12 1,173 — — — 34.5 38.4 44.7 85.1

Cox Mill High 9-12 1,363 — — — 52.5 57.3 63.3 >95

Hickory Ridge High 9-12 1,433 — — — 59.5 57.0 67.0 >95

Jay M. Robinson High 9-12 1,287 — — — 31.9 33.0 45.9 85.9

Mt. Pleasant High 9-12 790 — — — 30.5 39.0 41.1 89.2

Northwest Cabarrus High 9-12 1,072 — — — 46.1 41.4 48.2 93.6

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GASTON COUNTYELEMENTARY SCHOOLSBelmont Central Elementary 2-5 689 64.6 58.9 69.5 — — —

Bess Elementary K-5 577 64.3 51.7 72.1 — — —

Bessemer City Central Elementary 3-5 345 26.1 25.8 32.2 — — —

Bessemer City Primary PK-2 318 — — — — — —

Beam Intermediate 4-5 229 45.4 41.5 42.0 — — —

Brookside Elementary PK-5 555 37.9 38.3 35.1 — — —

Carr Elementary PK-5 691 36.6 26.8 27.7 — — —

Catawba Heights Elementary PK-5 336 36.0 37.8 36.4 — — —

Chapel Grove Elementary PK-5 424 38.1 31.8 31.1 — — —

Cherryville Elementary PK-3 412 46.3 48.1 — — — —

Costner Elementary PK-5 590 53.6 45.4 35.8 — — —

Forest Heights Elementary PK-5 381 23.3 21.3 13.9 — — —

Gardner Park Elementary PK-5 625 40.0 34.9 50.0 — — —

H.H. Beam Elementary PK-5 591 25.1 21.0 14.9 — — —

Hawks Nest Intermediate 4-5 146 58.9 46.3 56.5 — — —

Kiser Elementary 3-5 423 37.5 38.2 36.6 — — —

Lingerfeldt Elementary PK-5 446 17.4 20.4 22.1 — — —

Lowell Elementary K-5 545 43.7 36.1 32.6 — — —

McAdenville Elementary K-5 156 38.3 38.4 37.1 — — —

New Hope Elementary K-5 495 69.1 65.4 78.2 — — —

North Belmont Elementary PK-5 406 32.1 31.5 40.5 — — —

Page Primary PK-1 348 — — — — — —

Pinewood Elementary PK-5 566 46.0 41.6 48.3 — — —

Pleasant Ridge Elementary PK-5 249 22.3 26.3 19.2 — — —

Rankin Elementary PK-5 629 45.1 42.0 47.6 — — —

Rhyne Elementary PK-5 454 12.9 12.4 11.2 — — —

Robinson Elementary PK-3 378 44.0 46.4 — — — —

Sadler Elementary PK-5 506 20.8 18.0 8.7 — — —

Sherwood Elementary PK-5 640 32.9 27.3 19.8 — — —

Springfield Elementary PK-2 440 — — — — — —

Tryon Elementary PK-5 359 28.5 29.7 41.5 — — —

Woodhill Elementary PK-5 401 37.7 29.0 37.2 — — —

MIDDLE SCHOOLSBelmont Middle 6-8 754 48.0 55.5 75.7 76.4 — —

Bessemer City Middle 6-8 549 11.7 25.9 67.4 63.3 — —

Chavis Middle 6-8 444 35.9 40.8 58.2 60.4 — —

Cramerton Middle 6-8 868 47.5 572.0 73.0 86.9 — —

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Grier Middle 6-8 690 19.2 25.3 40.2 88.1 — —

Holbrook Middle 6-8 750 36.5 38.5 45.2 93.1 — —

Mt. Holly Middle 6-8 770 36.8 45.4 64.9 82.6 — —

Southwest Middle 6-8 824 23.7 27.4 34.3 71.3 — —

Stanley Middle 6-8 524 30.5 42.3 58.1 72.9 — —

W.C. Friday Middle 6-8 680 22.1 39.7 54.8 72.3 — —

York Chester Middle 6-8 405 15.4 18.9 17.5 63.1 — —

HIGH SCHOOLSAshbrook High 9-12 1,384 — — — 33.4 34.4 42.4 90.2

Bessemer City High 9-12 601 — — — 17.4 39.8 31.9 75

Cherryville High 9-12 552 — — — 31.3 40.1 48.7 90.1

East Gaston High 9-12 1,153 — — — 30.1 41.6 48.0 83.4

Forestview High 9-12 1,081 — — — 41.6 39.8 48.8 89.7

Gaston Early College High School 9-11 138 — — — 62.8 65.9 78.4 86.7

Highland School of Technology 9-12 547 — — — 73.1 73.2 86.6 >95

Hunter Huss High 9-12 1,039 — — — 20.4 17.3 29.5 73.1

North Gaston High 9-12 1,006 — — — 26.2 54.1 44.5 84.6

South Point High 9-12 1,094 — — — 36.4 59.7 55.7 92.1


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IREDELL-STATESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSCeleste Henkel Elementary K-5 580 45.7 44.2 55.2 — — — —

Central Elementary K-5 336 59.7 55.3 76.0 — — — —

Cloverleaf Elementary K-5 758 30.9 29.1 40.4 — — — —

Coddle Creek Elementary K-6 525 60.7 54.7 67.3 — — — —

Cool Spring Elementary K-5 392 61.6 48.7 85.4 — — — —

East Iredell Elementary K-5 771 25.5 24.9 21.7 — — — —

Harmony Elementary K-5 442 41.3 35.7 40.9 — — — —

Lake Norman Elementary K-5 548 68.2 62.4 69.6 — — — —

Lakeshore Elementary K-5 631 58.2 56.4 58.4 — — — —

N.B. Mills Elementary PK-5 476 23.9 20.0 27.8 — — — —

Scotts Elementary K-5 375 45.6 37.7 25.1 — — — —

Sharon Elementary K-5 305 58.2 53.2 55.3 — — — —

Shepherd Elementary K-5 468 59.5 56.0 66.7 — — — —

Third Creek Elementary K-5 578 35.9 24.4 54.5 — — — —

Troutman Elementary K-5 735 46.4 36.1 62.3 — — — —

Union Groove Elementary K-5 266 45.0 46.6 58.7 — — — —

Woodland Heights Elementary K-5 818 72.0 71.0 81.4 — — — —

MIDDLE SCHOOLSBrawley Middle 6-8 735 55.3 58.8 77.1 98.3 — — —

East Iredell Middle 6-8 519 22.7 24.6 75.1 74.4 — — —

Lakeshore Middle 6-8 529 56.0 49.3 72.8 100.0 — — —

Mount Mourne School 6-8 551 86.6 89.7 96.4 99.1 — — —

North Iredell Middle 6-8 659 29.2 39.2 69.3 93.1 — — —

Northview School 6-10 407 73.9 80.6 100.0 94.4 N/A N/A —

Statesville Middle 6-8 429 9.4 25.3 33.2 47.4 — — —

Troutman Middle 6-8 410 37.2 49.2 45.9 79.3 — — —

West Iredell Middle 6-8 736 20.1 32.7 56.6 89.2 — — —

HIGH SCHOOLSCollaborative College for Technology and Leadership 9-13 219 — — — 67.3 70.2 83.9 >95

Lake Norman High 9-12 1,793 — — — 56.9 61.0 73.8 >95

North Iredell High 9-12 1,072 — — — 31.8 37.8 37.1 89.2

South Iredell High 9-12 1,352 — — — 61.0 57.0 62.5 89.9

Statesville High 9-12 980 — — — 21.6 22.0 42.3 86.0

Visual and Performing Arts Center 9-13 296 — — — 51.1 49.3 68.8 >95

West Iredell High 9-12 844 — — — 20.1 34.1 41.1 88.2

KANNAPOLIS CITYELEMENTARY SCHOOLSForest Park Elementary K-4 600 43.2 39.6 — — — —

Fred L. Wilson Elementary K-4 360 44.2 28.1 — — — —

Jackson Park Elementary K-4 471 35.5 32.2 — — — —

Shady Brook Elementary K-4 394 44.3 38.6 — — — —

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LINCOLN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSBattleground Elementary K-3 310 32.5 35.1 — — — —

Catawba Springs Elementary PK-5 530 66.4 72.0 66.3 — — —

Childers Elementary PK-5 435 67.9 56.3 80.1 — — —

G.E. Massey Elementary PK-3 255 39.0 45.5 — — — —

Iron Station Elementary PK-5 475 58.5 54.0 82.0 — — —

Kiser Intermediate 4-5 318 39.4 32.9 55.4 — — —

Love Memorial Elementary PK-5 282 41.7 49.3 64.5 — — —

North Brook Elementary K-5 371 55.5 48.4 57.5 — — —

Pumpkin Center Intermediate 3-5 279 66.3 57.9 83.6 — — —

Pumpkin Center Primary K-2 233 — — — — — —

Rock Springs Elementary K-5 655 71.1 66.3 78.2 — — —

S. Ray Lowder Elementary PK-3 242 43.1 46.5 — — — —

St. James Elementary K-5 548 77.8 65.5 74.1 — — —

Union Elementary K-5 265 65.2 55.1 71.1 — — —

MIDDLE SCHOOLSEast Lincoln Middle 6-8 677 51.6 52.8 78.2 95.0 — —

Lincolnton Middle 6-8 645 30.5 41.1 65.8 97.5 — —

North Lincoln Middle 6-8 737 58.7 64.6 85.9 100.0 — —

West Lincoln Middle 6-8 668 39.4 45.3 75.3 100.0 — —

HIGH SCHOOLSEast Lincoln High 9-12 888 — — — 47.7 41.1 59.9 91.3

Lincolnton High 9-12 850 — — — 30.8 41.3 41.6 85

North Lincoln High 9-12 983 — — — 60.9 57.2 63.6 94.2

West Lincoln High 9-12 905 — — — 41.5 50.0 42.3 89.3

Woodrow Wilson Elementary K-4 437 41.7 35.6 — — — —

UPPER SCHOOLSA.L. Brown High 9-12 1,433 — — — 27.7 33.8 39.1 83.3

Kannapolis Intermediate 5-6 853 29.5 30.9 42.2 — — —

Kannapolis Middle 7-8 821 19.1 32.5 50.0 96.3 N/A N/A

MOORESVILLE GRADEDELEMENTARY SCHOOLSPark View Elementary K-3 617 81.1 67.6 — — — —

Rocky River Elementary PK-3 566 77.9 62.8 — — — —

South Elementary PK-3 550 79.4 67.4 — — — —

UPPER SCHOOLSEast Mooresville Intermediate 4-6 618 63.3 57 70.3 — — —

Mooresville Intermediate 4-6 722 60.1 51.4 59.8 — — —

Mooresville Middle 7-8 932 51 56.9 76.4 89.6 — —

Mooresville High 9-12 1,620 52.3 70.5 47.6 89.6

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Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts PK-5 675 28.5 22.5 23.8 — — —

East Elementary PK-5 489 28.1 16.0 13.3 — — —

Fairview Elementary K-5 458 64.8 51.5 73.5 — — —

Hemby Bridge Elementary K-5 487 72.9 62.6 63.2 — — —

Indian Trail Elementary K-5 733 66.4 55.6 68.5 — — —

Kensington Elementary K-5 997 74.7 69.9 78.5 — — —

Marshville Elementary PK-5 467 50.0 40.4 36.8 — — —

Marvin Elementary K-5 671 86.4 77.7 81.6 — — —

New Salem Elementary K-5 308 78.2 57.7 75.0 — — —

New Town Elementary K-5 925 76.0 69.3 74.0 — — —

Poplin Elementary K-5 685 72.1 62.8 61.2 — — —

Porter Ridge Elementary K-5 606 54.3 49.1 43.0 — — —

Prospect Elementary K-5 482 43.7 42.5 40.1 — — —

Rea View Elementary K-5 683 88.2 80.2 76.3 — — —

Rock Rest Elementary PK-5 662 77.2 31.6 51.0 — — —

Rocky River Elementary PK-5 816 69.2 47.5 63.1 — — —

Sandy Ridge Elementary K-5 912 77.3 71.2 81.2 — — —

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Sardis Elementary PK-5 532 54.7 45.3 59.4 — — —

Shiloh Elementary PK-5 590 75.7 57.9 72.3 — — —

Stallings Elementary K-5 590 76.4 72.1 85.1 — — —

Sun Valley Elementary K-5 660 69.5 69.5 69.6 — — —

Union Elementary PK-5 405 53.1 40.0 50.9 — — —

Unionville Elementary K-5 756 66.7 56.7 56.6 — — —

Walter Bickett Elementary K-5 698 31.3 19.5 26.5 — — —

Waxhaw Elementary K-5 620 53.0 52.5 67.4 — — —

Weddington Elementary K-5 741 94.0 82.6 90.0 — — —

Wesley Chapel Elementary K-5 515 69.1 67.4 76.3 — — —

Western Union Elementary K-5 408 41.9 38.1 34.1 — — —

Wingate Elementary PK-5 624 57.4 35.2 36.6 — — —

MIDDLE SCHOOLSCuthbertson Middle 6-8 1,349 73.1 73.7 83.6 100.0 — —

East Union Middle 6-8 810 33.8 34.5 46.9 93.4 — —

Marvin Ridge Middle 6-8 1,439 87.0 81.6 83.2 100.0 — —

Monroe Middle 6-8 959 27.3 25.0 41.9 96.1 — —

Parkwood Middle 6-8 692 43.9 52.9 65.6 94.7 — —

Piedmont Middlee 6-8 987 58.6 62.3 76.3 98.4 — —

Porter Ridge Middle 6-8 1,444 54.2 60.2 68.9 100.0 — —

Sun Valley Middle 6-8 1,319 47.7 55.8 74.2 100.0 — —

Weddington Middle 6-8 1,151 82.4 79.5 94.0 99.4 — —

HIGH SCHOOLSCentral Academy of Technology & Arts 9-12 823 — — — 83.7 83.9 89.9 <95

Cuthbertson High 9-12 1,447 — — — 74.5 71.6 82.9 >95

Forest Hills High 9-12 947 — — — 24.7 35.1 37.5 86.9

Marvin Ridge High 9-12 1,517 — — — 80.9 71.5 82.5 >95

Monroe High 9-12 933 — — — 23.7 14.9 29.3 86.8

Parkwood High 9-12 885 — — — 33.5 39.5 49.2 90.2

Piedmont High 9-12 1,161 — — — 58.2 76.5 60.7 91.9

Porter Ridge High 9-12 1,586 — — — 53.4 52.9 60.4 >95

Sun Valley High 9-12 1,324 — — — 49.0 55.9 61.3 89.3

Union County Early College 9-13 340 — — — 77.3 74.7 79.4 >95

Weddington High 9-12 1,452 — — — 78.1 80.8 82.7 >95* Indicates College and Career Readiness

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT DIRECTORYFOREIGN LANGUAGECriss Cross Mangosauceccmangosauce.com | 3-10 yearsArts are used as a tool to introduce Spanish language and Latin culture.

Ecole du SamediSt. Ann Catholic School, 600 Hillside Ave.704-629-8314frenchschoolcharlotte.com | 3-12 yearsEmpowering children to learn the French language and create a French speaking cultural environment.

Foreign Language LeagueServing Mecklenburg and Gaston counties704-500-0143 | 18 months and olderforeignlanguageleague.comLearn Spanish, French and Mandarin through dramatic play, interactive games and music.

Great Wall School of EducationHuntersville Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville704-728-2679 | Grades PK-12charlottechineseschool.orgProvides simplified Mandarin Chinese language instruction.

Lake Norman Language Academy104 trotter Ridge Drive, Mooresville704-253-3361 | 3 years and olderlknlanguageacademy.comSpanish and foreign language classes for children.

Language Academy of the Carolinas Inc.2110 Ben Craig Drive, Suite 200704-548-0048 | 4-12 yearscarolinalanguage.comChildren learn to speak Spanish through hands-on activities.

Language Learners- French Courses980-819-0945| Grades PK-12languageforkids.orgFrench language courses for kids. Licensed teacher, flexible scheduling, classes limited to five students.

Les Classes de Charlotte15440 Prescott Hill Ave.704-733-9068 | 3 years and olderlesclassesdecharlotte.comSpecializing in French language and culture classes for children.

Ole for Spanish704-881-4165 | All agesoleforspanish.comConversational Spanish and ESL lessons. Private, shared and group classes available.

PlaySpanishVarious school locations704-442-5616 | Grades PK-12playspanish.comPlay-based, educational program introduces children to Spanish language and culture.

Yes! to Spanish704-562-5138 | 3-12 yearsOn-site Spanish classes for children.

TUTORING AND LEARNING SUPPORTAcademic Achievers/ S&L Consultants904 East 8th St.980-355-0968 | Grades K-11academicachievers04.comProvides reading, math, writing and language arts tutoring for grades K-8.

Academic Advantage Center at Ballantyne13850 Ballantyne Corporate Place704-542-2042 | Grades K-12academicadvantage.comTutoring, chess, drama/theater, visual arts, dance, languages. Sibling discount available.

Alchemy Tutoring Center704-302-4884 | Grades PK-9Helping children with reading and writing disabilities, comprehension, phonics and writing skills.

ALOHA Mind MathMultiple locations in Charlottealohamindmath.comAn after-school program structured by a panel of math experts.

Brinkley Learning Solution Center704-243-7327 | 5+ yearsPrograms for individuals with attention challenges and learning disabilities.

Camden Learning Center6404 Bannington Road Suite A704-752-4234camdenlearningcenter.comTutoring, study skills, ACT/SAT prep.

Charlotte Test Prep Inc.Several locations in the Charlotte-metro area

704-877-8762 | 14-18 yearscharlottetestprep.orgAcademic tutoring and SAT/ACT prep.

Child and Family DevelopmentMultiple locations in Charlotte-metrochildandfamilydevelopment.comSchool readiness assessments, academic coaching, homework help and help with learning difficulties.

Club Z! Tutoring Services11212 Mallard Creek Road704-594-9934 | 4 years and olderclubztutoring.comIn-home tutoring from beginning reading to AP Calculus.

College Nannies and Tutors704-947-8687collegenannies.comTutoring services provided through one-on-one role model tutors tailored to student’s individual needs.

E=MC2 Tutoring828-777-1073 | Grades K-8emc2tutoring.comProvides one-one-one in-home tutoring and homework support.

The Davidson Center for Learning452 S. Main St., Suite 110, Davidson,704-892-4533 | Grades K-12davidsoncenter.comSubject tutoring, building study skills, diagnostic tutoring, and homework help.

G-Whiz Kids704-231-3913 | Grades PK-8g-whizkids.comHandwriting development, fine motor strengthening, reading and math enrichment, study skills, and time management.

Huntington Learning Center4701 Park Road704- 522-7511charlotte.huntingtonhelps.com9601 Holly Point Drive, Huntersville 704-896-9699huntersville.huntingtonhelps.comOffers academic support in reading, writing, math, algebra, phonics, sciences, spelling and test prep.

Kennedy Academic Learning CenterSeveral locations in Charlotte-metro| Grades K-8kennedyacademic.com

Reading, writing, math, computer literacy and homework assistance.

Kumon Learning CenterMultiple locations in Charlotte-metro800-222-6284 | Grades PK-12kumon.comAfter-school math and reading program.

The Lazar Center of Learning and Achievement5126 Park Road, Suite 2D704-726-8236 | Grades PK-12lazarcenter.comIndividualized curriculum is developed and aligned to each child’s school.

Learn Strategies120 Greenwich Road704-749-3541 | Grades PK-6learnstrategiesllc.comAcademic support for small groups and individualized instruction.

Learning Charms5200 Park Road, Suite 235980-819-8458 | Grades PK-5learningcharms.comEnrichment-based speech and handwriting tutoring and Interactive Metronome Training.

Learning Rx10030 Edison Square Drive NW, Concord704-499-8888 | PK and olderlearningrx.com/charlotte-northBrain training and cognitive skills testing to help children remember, read and learn better.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes4419 Sharon Road704-362-4556 | 4 years and olderlindamoodbell.comResearch-based instruction teaches reading, language comprehension, and math to all ages including children diagnosed with dyslexia, hyperlexia, and autism spectrum disorders.

Lindenwood Learning Center1833 Dickerson Blvd., Monroe704-635-8268 | PK and olderlindenwoodlearning.comRemediation and enrichment in reading, math and writing, study skills and SAT Prep, plus one-on-one help with upper level math and science.




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Mathnasium South Charlotte8133 Ardrey Kell Road, Suite 102704-844-2717 | Grades K-12mathnasium.comHelp with homework and mastering fundamentals. One-on-one tutoring is offered for high school students.

Mastery Tutors In-Home TutoringMultiple locations masterytutors.comIn-home tutoring, college prep, ESL, gifted and talented, learning disabilities and special needs.

One-on-One Tutoring 704-882-36-18 | Grades K-12Certified bilingual teacher of 30+ years provides one-on-one tutoring for various subjects, including Spanish, reading, math and writing.

Orton-Gillingham Language Tutor/Maggie Dunn704-607-7951 | Grades: K-5thereadingpromise.comScreenings, phonics, written expression, and fluency. Students with learning disabilities welcome.

Plus Plus Tutoringcharlotte.plusplustutoring.comGrades K-12Private in-home tutoring, study skills training, exam preparation and college planning services.

Prep CharlotteConcord855-358-7737prepcharlotte.comProvides SAT and ACT test preparation classes.

Prepared Children Tutoring and Learning Center7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. Suite 201 B704-215-4950 | Grades PK-5

preparedchildren.comTutoring programs, kindergarten readiness and Spanish enrichment classes.

Reading Connection/ The Mind Gym5800 Monroe Road704-535-5305 Academic tutoring: reading comprehension, study skills, test prep, organizational skills, Orton-Gillingham language instruction, and SAT prep.

Swan Learning Center427 Sharon Amity Road, Suite A704-442-1718swanlearningcenter.comAcademic tutoring: school readiness program, reading, writing, language, math, study skills and SAT prep.

Sylvan Learning Center877-675-7453 | Grades PK-12sylvanlearning.comTutoring college and ISEE/SSAT prep, gifted and talented, learning disabilities, and special needs.

Tutor Doctor1600 Windy Ridge Road704-774-6240 | Grades K-12hometutoringcharlotte.comProvides one-on-one, in-home supplementary education.

Tutoring Club of Charlotte/Ballantyne16131 Lancaster Hwy., Suite 110704-542-2322 | Grades K-12tutoringclub.com/charlotteIndividualized tutoring programs in math, reading, writing, study skills, SAT/ACT test prep. Sibling discount available.

WyzAnt TutoringCharlotte-metro877-999-2681wyzant.comNetwork of more than 450 in-home tutors, all of whom have been tested and certified.

Find programs and resources for children with special needs in our Exceptional Child Guide at CharlotteParent.com/exceptional.


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