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Kent Academy

1814 Euclid Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

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Tel: (704) 996-8283

www.kentacademycharlotte.com

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Kent Academy in Charlotte, NC, serves 31 students in grades K–12 within a co–ed, nonsectarian special education program located in the Dilworth neighborhood.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of 8 teachers, supporting individualized instruction in a city, large community setting.

Kent Academy is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the National Independent Private Schools Association.

Approximately 16.7% of enrolled students represent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.

As a special education private school in Charlotte, Kent Academy offers an alternative learning environment for families seeking K–12 options in an urban area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Institute for Independent Education
National Independent Private Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

31 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kent Academy often compared to?

Kent Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Grove Christian School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Kent Academy?

The application deadline for Kent Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Kent Academy located?

Kent Academy is located in the Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 3 other private schools located in Dilworth.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Charlotte, NC is $17,379 for elementary schools and $19,842 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Charlotte, NC is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).