Mountain Island Day School

8101 Fallsdale Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28216
Tel: (704)391-5516
Grades: PK - 8 | 143 students
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MID believes that the student is at the heart of everything we do. By educating and nurturing the whole child our students do not just seek for good grades but strive to be better people and make their world a better place. Along with scholastic endeavors we focus on character, ethics, service, and physical, emotional and spiritual health, all within a creative and positive environment that enhances learning and growing.

School Overview:
Mountain Island Day School
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 2009
Student Body
Total Students 143 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 42% (NC School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 44%
Average Class Size 13 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(logo shirts, khaki/navy pants,etc.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,490
Tuition Notes TK is 4890 and K through 7 is 4490 Costs adjustments include meals, before and after school care, holiday back up care, clubs and Summer Camp. Our goal is to make our quality education affordable for parents.
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,500
Admissions Director Tammy Winstead
Admissions Associate Brandy Hodge
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Dance Equestrian
Golf Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 15 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Chess Club
Choir Dance
Equestrian Club Girls On The Run
Handbells Club Karate
Lego Engineering Mentoring
Safety Patrol Science Club
Sign Language Club Spanish Club
Strategy Street Game Club

School Notes:

  • In its eighth year as a preschool and fourth year as an elementary/middle school, 2012-2013, MID's student body has continued to have wonderful growth. Registration is currently open for Tk through 8th grade. Additional grades are added each year until we encompass all grades through 12th grade. For an early start or students with younger siblings MID begins with Early Beginnings Child Development Center located 2.5 miles from the MID campus and cares for kids birth through five years old. For information on preschool go to www.earlybeginningscdc.com.

    • Profile last updated: 01/31/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Mountain Island Day School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Carolina Montessori Academy
Gr. K | 1.2 mi. away
Liberty Baptist Academy
Gr. K-12 | 4 mi. away
Paw Creek Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 4.5 mi. away
Berean Jr Academy
Gr. PK-9 | 5.5 mi. away
Victory Christian Center School
Gr. PK-12 | 5.8 mi. away

View all schools in: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Zip 28216

School Reviews:

  • Recommended March 25,2013 - We took a chance on a new school a few years ago and could not be more pleased. We have two children enrolled in the elementary program. Our boys are receiving an excellent education in a loving environment. This is not just a good school it''s an excellent school!*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended March 25,2013 - My son has attended this school since it opened in 2009. We are so excited about the growth this school has seen in just a few years. The growth is a true indication of how wonderful this place is. My son has a learning disability and has always struggled in school. I am certain if he was anywhere else his needs would not have been met with the love and care he has received. Today our son is on grade level and doing very well. We could not imagine a better school/community for our family*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended December 11,2012 - Excellent school, excellent teachers, excellent administration, excellent education = excellent kids. Could not be happier.*-Posted by Parent *

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