Cannon School is an independent, non-denominational, JrK - grade 12 college prep school located near Charlotte, NC. Cannon School nurtures relationships at the heart of learning and engages the learner in a journey of growth.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cannon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,039 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website for current tuition and fees: www.cannonschool.org
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,200
Admissions Director
Mr. William Diskin
Admissions Associate
Hannah Holliway
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
School Notes
- The question we are asked most often by prospective parents is "Why Cannon?"
- It's the people. Cannon School is a community of caring and thoughtful people.Our faculty and staff understand that teaching and learning happen best in an environment built on trust and support.Cannon students -- knowing that their teachers, advisors, and coaches care about them commit to the journey of intellectual growth and discovery.Along the way, Cannon students take on challenges. They take risks. They explore. Sometimes they experience success. Sometimes they fail. But always, their goal is to grow.Eventually surrounded by the people they trust Cannon students find their purpose. Culture is everything at Cannon.
- People make all the difference.
- #youbelonghere
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Cannon School offer?
Cannon School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Cannon School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for most sports offered.
What is Cannon School's ranking?
Cannon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cannon School?
The application deadline for Cannon School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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