Top 3 Best Union County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,154 students in Union County, NC (there are 58 public schools, serving 45,458 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Union County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Union County, NC include Weddington Christian Academy, Shining Light Baptist Academy and Metrolina Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
57% of private schools in Union County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Top Ranked Union County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Metrolina Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Grades: PK-12
| 918 students
Shining Light Baptist Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 225-0396
Grades: PK-12
| 271 students
Weddington Christian Academy
Weddington Christian Academy Photo - 8th Grade students performing a science experiment
(Methodist)
(1)
13901 Providence Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 846-1039
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4224 Blanchard Cir
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 668-7663
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Arborbrook Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-9952
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
First Assembly Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2500 Arnold Dr
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-2739
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
Grades: NS-K
| students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1528 Providence Road S.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-0120
Grades: NS-K
| students
Matthews KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15000 Lawyers Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-4161
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Merit Academy
Special Education School
200 Indian Trail Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 821-8618
Grades: 3-11
| 22 students
Sardis KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Stallings United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
Tabernacle Christian School
Tabernacle Christian School Photo - Our 2012 Boy Rams Basketball teamed won their 2012 regional championship
(Baptist)
2900 Walkup Avenue
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-4395
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
8012 New Town Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 256-5370
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Union County, North Carolina

Union County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1320 South Hayne Street
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-2414
Grades: K-12
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Union County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Union County, NC include Weddington Christian Academy, Shining Light Baptist Academy and Metrolina Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Union County, NC?
14 private schools are located in Union County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Union County, NC?
Union County, NC private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Union County, NC go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Union County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Union County, NC?
57% of private schools in Union County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

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